Scott Solomon, PhD
@scottsolomon.bsky.social
Biology Professor and Science Communicator at Rice University. Author of Becoming Martian (new!), Future Humans, What Darwin Didn’t Know, and Why Insects Matter. Host of the podcast Wild World With Scott Solomon. Views=own
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COVER REVEAL! I am SO excited to share the cover for my new book, Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change Our Bodies and Minds! Thanks to the team at @mitpress.bsky.social for the stunning design! It's officially out Feb 17 but available now for pre-order!
The race to Mars is heating up www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/s...
Blue Origin Lands Booster After Rocket Launch and Matches SpaceX’s Feat
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The race to Mars is heating up www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/s...
From Caveman to Martian? Caves have long been used as shelters by humans & our ancestors. It is possible that humans who travel to Mars would use caves as well, since they provide natural protection from the radiation, cold, and dust storms on the surface. phys.org/news/2025-11...
November 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
From Caveman to Martian? Caves have long been used as shelters by humans & our ancestors. It is possible that humans who travel to Mars would use caves as well, since they provide natural protection from the radiation, cold, and dust storms on the surface. phys.org/news/2025-11...
I’m so jealous of the all the amazing aurora photos people are sharing! You’ll have to settle for Apollo instead.
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I’m so jealous of the all the amazing aurora photos people are sharing! You’ll have to settle for Apollo instead.
So excited for this #scicomm seminar course this Spring! Such a great lineup! Featuring @danielwhiteson.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @weinersmith.bsky.social and more! Open to all @riceuniversity.bsky.social students!
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
So excited for this #scicomm seminar course this Spring! Such a great lineup! Featuring @danielwhiteson.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @weinersmith.bsky.social and more! Open to all @riceuniversity.bsky.social students!
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Humanity’s migration into space will change our bodies and our minds. Venture to the front lines of this research in @scottsolomon.bsky.social's "Becoming Martian." Coming to bookstores February 17th, 2026: mitpress.mit.edu/978026205151...
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Humanity’s migration into space will change our bodies and our minds. Venture to the front lines of this research in @scottsolomon.bsky.social's "Becoming Martian." Coming to bookstores February 17th, 2026: mitpress.mit.edu/978026205151...
Can’t wait for this event! @riceuniversity.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Can’t wait for this event! @riceuniversity.bsky.social
I'm thrilled that Rob Dunn, the award-winning biologist and author who gave us books like 'A Natural History of the Future', 'The Wild Life of Our Bodies', and 'The Call of the Honeyguide' has endorsed 'Becoming Martian'! 🧬
Pre-orders available from @mitpress.bsky.social (links in thread)
Pre-orders available from @mitpress.bsky.social (links in thread)
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I'm thrilled that Rob Dunn, the award-winning biologist and author who gave us books like 'A Natural History of the Future', 'The Wild Life of Our Bodies', and 'The Call of the Honeyguide' has endorsed 'Becoming Martian'! 🧬
Pre-orders available from @mitpress.bsky.social (links in thread)
Pre-orders available from @mitpress.bsky.social (links in thread)
Ready or not, here they come
November 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Ready or not, here they come
The way you pronounce “live” really matters here
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The way you pronounce “live” really matters here
A thoughtful article by @carlzimmer.com about the complex legacy of James Watson and the revolution in molecular genetics brought on by the discovery of the DNA double helix.
I wrote some reflections this afternoon about how the discovery of the double helix changed the course of science. Gift link: nyti.ms/4qPS3y6
November 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A thoughtful article by @carlzimmer.com about the complex legacy of James Watson and the revolution in molecular genetics brought on by the discovery of the DNA double helix.
I'm excited to share this endorsement from space philosopher and author Frank White! #BecomingMartian @mitpress.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm excited to share this endorsement from space philosopher and author Frank White! #BecomingMartian @mitpress.bsky.social
My kids weren’t interested in watching this game until they saw the score
November 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
My kids weren’t interested in watching this game until they saw the score
Trick or Treat
November 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Trick or Treat
When your Astrobiology class falls on Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
When your Astrobiology class falls on Halloween
We need to work on public perceptions of scientists
October 30, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We need to work on public perceptions of scientists
HUGE NEWS! 🎉 I'm thrilled to announce that the legendary Mark Moffett—"The Indiana Jones of Entomology"—has officially endorsed #BecomingMartian!
Ready to pre-order your copy? mitpress.mit.edu/978026205151...
#BookEndorsement #SpaceTravel #Mars #Science #Evolution #NewBook @mitpress.bsky.social
Ready to pre-order your copy? mitpress.mit.edu/978026205151...
#BookEndorsement #SpaceTravel #Mars #Science #Evolution #NewBook @mitpress.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
HUGE NEWS! 🎉 I'm thrilled to announce that the legendary Mark Moffett—"The Indiana Jones of Entomology"—has officially endorsed #BecomingMartian!
Ready to pre-order your copy? mitpress.mit.edu/978026205151...
#BookEndorsement #SpaceTravel #Mars #Science #Evolution #NewBook @mitpress.bsky.social
Ready to pre-order your copy? mitpress.mit.edu/978026205151...
#BookEndorsement #SpaceTravel #Mars #Science #Evolution #NewBook @mitpress.bsky.social
When did humans come to occupy the top of the food chain? To find out, my colleague Manuel Dominguez Rodrigo’s team is using AI to help interpret marks on fossils they’ve found at Olduvai Gorge. Read about their work and what it tells us about our ancient origins: theconversation.com/ai-reveals-w...
AI reveals which predators chewed ancient humans’ bones – challenging ideas on which ‘Homo’ species was the first tool-using hunter
Paleoanthropologists have thought that Homo habilis was the first stone-tool maker and meat-eater in our genus. But new research suggests H. habilis might not have been so advanced.
theconversation.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
When did humans come to occupy the top of the food chain? To find out, my colleague Manuel Dominguez Rodrigo’s team is using AI to help interpret marks on fossils they’ve found at Olduvai Gorge. Read about their work and what it tells us about our ancient origins: theconversation.com/ai-reveals-w...
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I need you to understand the size of these damn salamanders.
Don’t worry there was no one else around to see me do this. Other than Adam who already knows my whole deal.
Don’t worry there was no one else around to see me do this. Other than Adam who already knows my whole deal.
October 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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I love it when art and science connect! The newest art exhibit at Rice’s Moody Center features stunning representations of fish anatomy by @sternarchella.bsky.social and some of his students!
October 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I love it when art and science connect! The newest art exhibit at Rice’s Moody Center features stunning representations of fish anatomy by @sternarchella.bsky.social and some of his students!
Look to the ant… consider her ways and be wise!
Ants practice social distancing and alter their nest networks to avoid epidemics -- this week on the @science.org podcast with Elah Feder and @nstroeymeyt.bsky.social 🐜....🐜
Listen here 🎧 : www.science.org/content/podc...
Listen here 🎧 : www.science.org/content/podc...
October 17, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Look to the ant… consider her ways and be wise!
Ants are so cool even spiders want to be like them
Here is an ant-mimicking spider from the Amazon rainforest. I was heading down a trail back to our boat and saw it and got a few shots. It's one of 3 observations of the species on @inaturalist.bsky.social
(Myrmecium deladanta) Cuyabeno Reserve, Ecuador 2022
#Arachtober
(Myrmecium deladanta) Cuyabeno Reserve, Ecuador 2022
#Arachtober
October 17, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Ants are so cool even spiders want to be like them
There’s something dangerous in this photo. Can you spot it?
October 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM
There’s something dangerous in this photo. Can you spot it?
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Welcome to Bluesky, new nerds! Check out this thread to see hundreds of scientists on here introducing themselves. And give them a follow! 🧪
Scientists of Bluesky, introduce yourselves by replying to this post and I’ll share it and help you get some followers!
I’m David, I’m based in DC and study shark ecology and conservation policy. I’m the author of “Why Sharks Matter.”
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I’m David, I’m based in DC and study shark ecology and conservation policy. I’m the author of “Why Sharks Matter.”
🧪🦑🌎🐠🦈
October 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Welcome to Bluesky, new nerds! Check out this thread to see hundreds of scientists on here introducing themselves. And give them a follow! 🧪
Author goals
Three years ago today was one of my favorite moments on my book tour- Shark in the Water (a surf metal band that plays songs from the perspective of sharks while dressed as sharks) played at one of my book tour stops! They called me up on stage and had everyone chant my name!
October 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Author goals
Available for pre-order! a.co/d/6SdoLvp
October 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Available for pre-order! a.co/d/6SdoLvp