Biosphere reserves are very interesting sites created under UNESCO’s aegis. Their creation started back in the 1970’s, and they serve as “Science for Sustainability support sites.” ...

JOHN DE DIOSResearchers at Biosphere 2 are looking into the idea of a Model City. The idea is to make the 40-acre campus into a sustainable, solar-powered and energy-efficient example for ...

Under the soaring, leafy mahogany and cedar trees in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, the visiting group discusses ways to ensure the rain forest remains healthy, while studying the reserve-type model ...

The LPJmL global biosphere model, which simulates daily water, carbon and nitrogen flows at a resolution of half a degree latitude and longitude, shows how each of the four constraints affects the ...

All the latest science news on biosphere from Phys.org. Find the latest news, advancements, and breakthroughs. Topics. ... The daisy world model describes a hypothetical planet that self-regulates ...

Because of Biosphere 2, we now know what not to do on Mars and elsewhere. Don’t mix your farm area with your living space; keep it in a separate dome. Don’t rely on plants to supply all your ...

Being at Biosphere 2 for the conference itself feels like an adventure—and kind of like an analog mission in its own way, which is what tells me that maybe I’m not actually suited to this ...