Winner of Royal Society Trivedi science book prize assesses whether humans really could colonise Mars
by Ella Creamer from Science | The Guardian on (#6RQFT)
Kelly and Zach Weinersmith's book overturns Elon Musk's claim that we could live on the red planet within years while stressing the good reasons to pursue space settlement
A book debunking Elon Musk's claims that humans could live on Mars in the near future has won the 25,000 Royal Society Trivedi science book prize.
A City on Mars by American couple Kelly and Zach Weinersmith was announced as the winning book at a ceremony at the Royal Society in London on Thursday evening.
A City on Mars by Dr. Kelly Weinersmith & Zach Weinersmith (Penguin Books Ltd, 25). To support the Guardian and Observer, order your copy at guardianbookshop.com. Delivery charges may apply.
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