Friday, May 17, 2013

Biosphere 2 - Oracle, Arizona


10 Lessons from Biosphere 2
1.  Ecology can be a science.
2.  Coral reefs are salvageable.
3.  Complexity is no obstacle.
4.  Massive spacecraft WILL hold their air.
5.  Long space flights won't drive you nuts.
6.  Human beings can eat less.
7.  Waste can be recycled.
8.  Watch out for stowaways. Microbes
9.  Sealed ecosystems have a future.
10. Be ready to improvise.
    ~  source:  David L. Chandler (Article in Wired)  ~