SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 21, 2025Interesting Engineering

Solar megastructure Dyson swarm could overheat Earth by 252°F, kill all life: Study

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A Dyson swarm, a theoretical array of solar-collecting satellites, could provide immense energy but risks making Earth uninhabitable by raising global temperatures, though a smaller structure farther from Earth might balance energy production and habitability.

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