Media
A sample of Martin’s popular talks, interviews and journalism.
A list of short articles can be found here and long articles and book chapters here.
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New Scientist Interview
In a career spanning more than half a century, Martin Rees has contributed to some of our most intriguing theories about the universe and beyond. New Scientist met him at his home in Cambridge, UK, to look back at his scientific life and discuss everything from black holes to billionaires.
In Audio
20 Questions With The Astronomer Royal
Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ~ Can Science Save Us? Astronomer Royal, Martin Rees
Lex Fridman Podcast ~ Martin Rees: Black Holes, Alien Life, Dark Matter, and the Big Bang
Stardust MQ ~ Episode 27: Professor Martin Rees
Science Focus ~ There is no Plan B for planet Earth, with Martin Rees.
FLI Podcast ~ Martin Rees on Prospects for Humanity: AI, Biotech, Climate Change, Overpopulation, Cryogenics, and More.
In Print
The Institute of Art and Ideas - The End of Astronauts: Why Robots are the Future of Space Exploration
Salon - Astronomer Royal, Martin Rees: We're in a Race between Science Education and Catastrophe
The Spectator - Space won’t Offer an Escape from Earth’s Problems
TIME - The Problem with the Nobel Prizes
Research Professional - UK Universities are Losing their Edge in Research
The Conversation ~ Artemis: Why it may be the Last Mission for Nasa Astronauts
In Video
Academy of Achievement - The Deep Forces that Shape the Universe
RSA - If Science is to Save us
Berkely SETI - Martin Rees | On the Future Prospects for Humanity | 14 / 22 | Life in the Universe 2021
IAI - What do the stars hold for the future? | Martin Rees
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institute - Astronomer Royal Lord Martin Rees: the World in 2050 and Beyond
New Scientist - Martin Rees Interview: Elon Musk could Spawn the First Post-humans