The venture, privately funded to start, is now run by the University of Arizona. And today, scientists there are quietly plugging away at research they hope will help us all adapt to the Biosphere ...

Biosphere 2 is operated by the University of Arizona and remains a key hub for climate research. Tours are available every day from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with adult tickets starting at $29.

On Sept. 26, 1991, a grand experiment began. Eight people were locked in the giant terrarium, Biosphere II, to live without physical contact with the outside world for two years.

To accelerate biosphere science, reconnect three scientific cultures Date: April 22, 2024 Source: Santa Fe Institute Summary: Researchers who study Earth's biosphere tend to operate from one of ...

The Golden Gate Biosphere was first recognized by the United Nations agency UNESCO. It's one of more than 700 sites located in roughly 130 countries around the globe.