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The science of "The Martian"

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In "The Martian", Matt Damon plays astronaut and botanist Mark Watney, who is abandoned on Mars and has to figure scientific ways to survive the harsh Martian climate until he can be rescued. Watney devises ways to grow food, generate power and heat and make repairs using the few supplies he has left and his knowledge of science.

Produced by Rob Ludacer

Original Reporting by Kelly Dickerson.

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