These five articles about The Martian must read – NRC Q

Tonight at the movies, now at NRC Q: The Martian, the science-fiction film that director Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner) finally once again made a real classic. The story is simple: astronaut Matt Damon stranded alone on Mars, and must try to stay alive until rescue comes. But much more than other recent sci-fi films is The Martian (the movie and the book by Andy Weir) based on existing technology and science.

Our partners from Business Insider are wildly enthusiastic, and each grab an excuse for a new article on the film. An anthology:

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Also astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson is characteristically enthusiastic.

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A bit of diligence in the PR department of Fox Films. This PDF explains where the Mars mission of 2029 are all about:

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Sure, there are explosions and another show in the film. But Matt Damon solves its problems actually scientifically recognized. Twelve scenes in which that happens.

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The news about water on Mars? Ridley Scott knew long ago, two months ago. Unfortunately, it was too late to write in even the film.