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
Today is the 166th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s book “On the Origin of Species.” Few publications have changed the world as much as this one.
We are very fortunate to have a first edition of it in the library at @riceuniversity.bsky.social!
We are very fortunate to have a first edition of it in the library at @riceuniversity.bsky.social!
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Today is the 166th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s book “On the Origin of Species.” Few publications have changed the world as much as this one.
We are very fortunate to have a first edition of it in the library at @riceuniversity.bsky.social!
We are very fortunate to have a first edition of it in the library at @riceuniversity.bsky.social!
Is it just me or is this crack in the sidewalk shaped just like Africa?
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Is it just me or is this crack in the sidewalk shaped just like Africa?
I agree, settling Mars or elsewhere is extremely challenging. I just wrote a whole book about it, including a deep dive into what would happen to the people who tried to live there.
November 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I agree, settling Mars or elsewhere is extremely challenging. I just wrote a whole book about it, including a deep dive into what would happen to the people who tried to live there.
Recently spotted in Houston. This may explain our current timeline.
November 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Recently spotted in Houston. This may explain our current timeline.
Check out what Kellie Gerardi says about #BecomingMartian!
November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Check out what Kellie Gerardi says about #BecomingMartian!
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!
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
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
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!
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?
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!
September 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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!
Today I presented an overview of the program we are building at @riceuniversity.bsky.social in science communication and public engagement. The symposium at OsloMet is part of an initiave funded by the EU, which sees communication by scientists to the public as being in the best interest of society.
September 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Today I presented an overview of the program we are building at @riceuniversity.bsky.social in science communication and public engagement. The symposium at OsloMet is part of an initiave funded by the EU, which sees communication by scientists to the public as being in the best interest of society.
In Norway to attend a symposium on science communication at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University. What a lovely city!
September 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In Norway to attend a symposium on science communication at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University. What a lovely city!
Fun visit to Dallas to give the keynote address at the UTSW/Children’s Health Rare Disease symposium!
September 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Fun visit to Dallas to give the keynote address at the UTSW/Children’s Health Rare Disease symposium!
With my colleague, science historian Luis Campos, as we prepare for the new @riceuniversity.bsky.social course we are teaching together this semester. It’s called “Extraterrestrial Elsewheres: Astrobiology and Imagining Life on Other Worlds”. We can’t wait to get started!
August 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
With my colleague, science historian Luis Campos, as we prepare for the new @riceuniversity.bsky.social course we are teaching together this semester. It’s called “Extraterrestrial Elsewheres: Astrobiology and Imagining Life on Other Worlds”. We can’t wait to get started!