Dark Biosphere

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Dark Biosphere

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Friday, August 14, 2026•2:00 PM
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometers below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
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About Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

Located right on the University of Arizona campus, this center has served as a staple for generations of locals and alumni. It functions as a key educational landmark for the community to explore scientific wonders.story_potoo

1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721
Closed now
• Opens 10:00 AM
flandrau.org
+1 520-621-4516

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