Martian

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Wang, a research professor at Washington University in St. Louis and a fellow of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, has recreated Martian conditions in the lab to study these effects.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

While readers don’t look to Ray Bradbury’s classic “The Martian Chronicles” for insights into the atmosphere of Mars, they get a detailed description in Weir’s “The Martian.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The story is adapted from the best-selling novel by author Andy Weir, whose other book The Martian provided the inspiration for Ridley Scott's 2015 movie starring Matt Damon, which was nominated for seven Oscars.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

It is adapted from a novel by Andy Weir, the author behind 2015 hit "The Martian" starring Matt Damon.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

In honor of his script, the community made Koch the Grand Marshall of the Martian Parade, the highlight of the War of the Worlds anniversary celebration.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow