io9: We Come From the Future

Hosted by Annalee Newitz and Esther Inglis-Arkell.

io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today. Annalee Newitz, editor in chief of io9, and Esther Inglis Arkell, io9 writer, cover science fiction and science fact in a studio format with segments including... Read More

4 Worst Mars Movies Ever

Friday, August 10th, 2012 – running time 12:12

We examine the common movie tropes about colonizing/terraforming Mars and why they're bunk with special guest Phil Plait from the Bad Astronomy Blog.

We examine the common movie tropes about colonizing/terraforming Mars and why they're bunk with special guest Phil Plait from the Bad Astronomy Blog.


Discussed on today's show:

Sunset on Mars

Mars Blue Sunset article NASA JPL

Bad Movies About Terraforming Mars

We know that movies play fast and loose with terraforming to serve their stories and we like it. Why? Because we get to pick at it. And it becomes infinitely more fun with Bad Astronomy Blog Phil Plait!

01:19 | Play

How to Terraform Mars

The terraforming of Mars for future human habitation is a heavily featured trope in science fiction. But what would it really take to turn the red planet into a garden of Eden?

08:13 | Play

Why is the Martian Sunset Blue?

Unlike the Earth when the Sun sets on Mars the sky turns a rich blue. Sow why does a sunset behave differently on Mars vs Earth? Annalee has the answer!

10:03 | Play

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Show Title:
io9: We Come From the Future
Description:
io9: We Come From the Future is a news show about science, entertainment and culture from a tomorrow that you wish you lived in today.
Categories:
Movies & Media, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Apr 13, 2012
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