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21-Foot Dome Revolutionizes Urban Farming at Expo 2025

12/13/2025

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The Source of Life is a 21-foot dome showcased at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
The system operates as a closed-loop ecosystem.
The dome integrates marine and freshwater species to nourish hydroponic plants.
Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University and Tokyo University designed the system to mimic natural recycling processes, enabling farming in limited urban spaces without soil or weather conditions.

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Story summary

The Source of Life is a 21-foot dome showcased at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
The system operates as a closed-loop ecosystem.
The dome integrates marine and freshwater species to nourish hydroponic plants.
Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University and Tokyo University designed the system to mimic natural recycling processes, enabling farming in limited urban spaces without soil or weather conditions.