Mar 14, 2017

Daily Mail | By Tim Collins For Mailonline | 14 March 2017 | Mars colonists who alter their bodies to survive on the red planet could one day evolve into a new species |

 
Cognitive scientist Konrad Szocik believes astronauts undertaking missions to Mars may need electronic enhancements to the senses or drugs to dull panic and other emotional reactions to endure the trip (stock image)


  • Nasa plans to put a man on Mars by 2030 and is already testing its astronauts 

  • Preparations include long trips in space and other inhospitable climates

  • One expert predicts body modifications and drugs will be needed to survive trip

  • Another claims colonists will evolve into a separate species within 6,000 years


THE PREDICTIONS
Electronic devices to enhance the senses and drugs to dull panic and other emotional responses may be needed to successfully complete the trip to Mars.

Any humans who choose to stay and colonise the planet will be faced with other challenges, including the risk of inbreeding.

Colonists may quickly - in scientific terms - evolve into a separate species, with darker skin and thickened bones.

Social problems faced here on Earth, like conflicts, crime and wars, will also need to be addressed.
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