Life in Biosphere 2

Explore Jane Poynter's captivating 16-minute TED talk about her extraordinary experience living in Biosphere 2 for two years and 20 minutes. Discover how this unique experiment prompted her to investigate sustainable living in extreme environments. Learn about the challenges and insights gained from this groundbreaking project, which aimed to create a self-sustaining ecosystem. Gain valuable perspectives on closed ecological systems, resource management, and the potential applications for future space colonization or addressing environmental challenges on Earth. This thought-provoking presentation, originally delivered at an independently organized TEDx event at the University of Southern California, offers a rare glimpse into one of the most ambitious scientific experiments of the 20th century and its implications for our future.