Should We Colonize Mars Or Venus?

Should We Colonize Mars Or Venus?

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The human race may live somewhere other than Earth someday and for a long time, Mars has been considered the best choice for colonization. But now some experts say Venus may also be a viable option, We discuss whether humans should choose Mars or Venus for colonization with William S. Higgins, an Ambassador for NASA’s Solar System program and radiation physicist at Fermilab. Aaron Freeman, author, stand-up comedian and artist in residence with the Chicago Council on Science & Technology, also weighs in.