"Biosphere Experiment Ends in Disaster: Eight People's Two-Year Isolation Turns Tragic"

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"Biosphere Experiment Ends in Disaster: Eight People's Two-Year Isolation Turns Tragic"
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Eight people attempted to live in Biosphere 2 for two years, but the project encountered numerous challenges including food shortages, dropping oxygen levels, and infestations. The experiment, initially intended to simulate a self-sustaining ecosystem, ultimately required outside supplies to sustain the residents. The project's unexpected difficulties highlighted the need to anticipate and address potential issues in creating sustainable habitats for space exploration.

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