News Physics Separating science fact from fiction in Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ A cosmologist weighs in on the show’s implausible — and plausible — physics In Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, inhabitants of a chaotic three-star system aim to take over Earth. Netflix By Emily Conover April 23, 2024 at 9:00 am - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print The orbits of a trio of stars can be so chaotic that it’s impossible to precisely calculate the stars’ future trajectories.
