Martin Rees

Martin Rees is one of the world's most distinguished scientists. He is the Astronomer Royal, a former president of the Royal Society, and a member of the House of Lords. His book If Science is to Save Us examines the urgent need for science to address the existential challenges facing humanity — from climate change and pandemics to artificial intelligence and nuclear risk — while also confronting the responsibilities scientists bear in a world where technology can both save and destroy. Rees writes with clarity, authority, and measured optimism. Available as an audiobook and in print, the book is essential reading and listening for anyone concerned about humanity's future and the role of science in shaping it.