Planetary Radio • Aug 21, 2026

Book Club Edition: Becoming Martian by Scott Solomon

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Will we change or terraform Mars to better suit humans? Or are we more likely to change ourselves to better fit the red planet? How far can evolution take us in these new and exotic environments? These and many other fascinating questions are at the heart of Rice University professor Scott Solomon’s great book, “Becoming Martian”. He joins host Mat Kaplan for a far-ranging conversation in this month’s installment of Planetary Radio’s book club edition.

Becoming Martian book cover
Becoming Martian book cover Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change Our Bodies and Minds by Scott Solomon.Image: MIT Press
Scott Solomon portrait
Scott Solomon portrait Scott Solomon is a biologist, science communicator, and teaching professor at Rice University.

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The Planetary Society Book Club: Becoming Martian with author Scott Solomon Evolutionary biologist Scott Solomon joins host Mat Kaplan and Planetary Society book club members for a deep dive into our future across the Solar System and beyond.