Scientist warns of strange changes to humans living on Mars
- It’s long been a dream for humanity to make it to Mars
- But a scientist has warned it won’t be an easy adaptation
- In fact, humans living there will undergo strange evolutionary changes
Published on Oct 08, 2024 at 7:32 AM (UTC-4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Oct 08, 2024 at 7:32 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Humans have long sought to live on Mars, but a scientist has warned that strange changes may occur once we make it to the red planet.
Dr. Scott Solomon, a biologist, has said that humans who live on Mars may undergo evolutionary changes in their new environment.
This is laid out in his book Future Humans: Inside the Science of Our Continuing Evolution, released in 2016.
Needless to say, we might want to rethink that whole colonizing Mars idea.
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What could happen to us when we start living on Mars?
Dr. Solomon predicts that the children of settlers could develop mutations in their new atmosphere.
These would manifest in green skin, reduced muscle strength, weakened vision and brittle bones.
Green skin alone is alarming enough – will we look like the Martians you see in sci-fi movies?
Why might this happen?
A number of factors, namely the planets’ low gravity, intense levels of radiation, and an absence of both an ozone layer and a magnetic field.
Guess we really lucked out evolving here on Earth, huh?
These evolutionary changes wouldn’t only be unsightly and cause health issues, they would pose a huge challenge for the future of any humans on Mars.
Which means the civilizing Mars thing wouldn’t last more than two generations.
How likely is it humans will get to live outside Earth?
Humans have been working towards settling down on Mars for years.
Just recently, NASA announced that they had created a super advanced robot that would help humans establish a ‘long term presence’ on the planet.
The robot is called Valkyrie and would explore territories that were too dangerous for humans.
Astronauts such as Rosemary Coogan are already vying to get to Mars one day.
Here’s hoping we figure out to prevent this green skin issue before we start settling down, huh?
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
