Biosphere 2, a massive indoor simulation of the Earth’s ecosystem in southern Arizona, is one of the most famous — and ...

In Arizona, nature is diverse and dramatic. The state's Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is home to the world's largest natural travertine bridge, where visitors can hike and explore its unparalleled ...

Uncover the story of Arizona’s most unique science museum, where giant installations, advanced tech, and unforgettable experiences await visitors of all ages.

ORACLE, Ariz. — Plopped in the Sonoran Desert, just outside Tucson, Ariz., sits a massive, multilevel greenhouse that's probably best known as the inspiration for a Pauly Shore movie. A slick, stepped ...

Researchers who study Earth's biosphere tend to operate from one of three scientific cultures, each with distinct ways of conducting science, and which have been operating mostly independently from ...

Biosphere 2—while Biosphere 1 is Earth—offers a unique opportunity for immersive education. Through engaging science stories, students and educators can delve into our cutting-edge research as they ...

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. Biosphere II was a ...

UA officials hope to spark higher student achievement in math and science by establishing a $3 million teaching center at Biosphere 2, where educators will work with researchers to address complex ...

Thirty years ago last month, on Sept. 26, 1993, a group of eight weary, visionary adventurers “returned” to Earth after two years of living together in a miniature version of our world — a ...