Based on the brightness of the cursor in the system, he could clearly see his current level of mastery over these advanced technologies.

If we were to categorize cursor brightness into levels, the cursor representing helium-3 fusion would have reached 90% of normal brightness!

This also aligns with Lü Yongchang's current situation.

The biggest obstacle to the successful implementation of helium-3 fusion is the lack of raw materials.

Once the helium-3 raw material problem is solved, helium-3 fusion can enter the application stage at any time.

Leaving aside helium-3 fusion technology, the second most promising technology is biosphere technology.

It has about 50% brightness.

That's normal.

After all, the Biosphere 2 project was not an idea first proposed by Lü Yongchang.

It was originally a miniature artificial ecological cycle system built by the United States.

As for Biosphere 1, it is naturally Earth, on which humanity depends for survival.

The project's initial purpose was to demonstrate the feasibility of closed ecosystems supporting and sustaining human life in outer space.

Simply put, it's about whether humans can recreate a stable, closed ecosystem outside of Earth.

This technology is of great significance for interstellar exploration.

Whether it's starships for interstellar travel or extraterrestrial colonization, artificial ecosystem technology is an essential prerequisite.

The Biosphere 2 project in the United States covers an area of ​​13,000 square meters and is about eight stories high. The main building is a glass building with a sealed steel frame structure.

To fully simulate Earth's environment, Biosphere 2 simulates most of Earth's environments, including deserts, swamps, thickets, rainforests, savannas, and even oceans.

In addition, to more realistically simulate the Earth's ecological environment, approximately 4,000 species were introduced into the circle, including about 3,000 animal and plant species and about 1,000 microorganism species.

To ensure that Biosphere 2 was completely isolated from the outside world, the United States even poured a two-meter-thick layer of concrete under the entire structure decades ago!

In addition, the Biosphere 2 in the United States has also implemented strict sealing measures for all doors and windows.

These measures made Biosphere 2 extremely airtight, essentially equivalent to a second world.

After the project was completed, the United States sent several scientists to conduct research there for several years.

According to the original design of American scientists, after Biosphere 2 begins operation, it will become a separate entity, with everything except energy coming from the sun achieving perfect self-sustaining operation.

Oxygen and carbon dioxide will form a perfect cycle through photosynthesis in plants, and the scientists' food will be produced from crops grown inside Biosphere 2...

Everything sounded so wonderful, like a paradise on earth.

Unfortunately, all of this was just wishful thinking on the part of the American scientists at the time.

After Biosphere 2 was launched, the first problem that arose was the internal oxygen concentration.

The large number of microorganisms living in the soil is causing oxygen levels to drop at a rate of 0.5% per month.

As for the carbon dioxide produced after the large-scale consumption of oxygen, most of it was absorbed by the underground concrete.

This directly led to the collapse of the entire cyclical system.

Furthermore, changes in oxygen concentration have led to uncontrollable changes in the ecosystem within it.

Pollinating insects became extinct, ants and cockroaches proliferated, and tropical rainforest plants grew rapidly...

Even the researchers who entered the facility quickly became extremely thin!

The final result, naturally, was that external staff pumped pure oxygen into it.

The entire project failed the moment pure oxygen was pumped into Biosphere 2.

Finally, the first man-made ecosystem project became a tourist attraction, open to anyone with a ticket.

Thinking of this, Lü Yongchang couldn't help but sigh deeply, and a complicated expression appeared in his eyes.

As a scientist, he felt deeply sorry about this situation.

...

"Professor Lü? Professor Lü?"

A soft call from the side interrupted Lü Yongchang's thoughts.

Lü Yongchang opened his eyes and looked in the direction from which the sound came.

Several biology professors were looking at him expectantly: "Professor Lü, we have finished reading the proposal."

Lü Yongchang chuckled: "You are all professors specializing in artificial ecosystems. So, is there anything you'd like to add to this plan?"

The professor at the head of the group looked slightly more serious. After a moment of contemplation, he said in a low voice, "If I'm not mistaken, Professor Lü, you must have used data from the United States, right?"

Upon hearing this, Lü Yongchang couldn't help but laugh.

He waved his hand casually and said, "Hey, why are you saying all that nice stuff? What's with all this 'learning from' stuff..."

"I only changed a few obvious issues. Even if you say it's plagiarism, I'll accept it."

"What's wrong? Is there a major problem with the project?"

With ready-made templates right here, does he really expect to act like a saint and spend a fortune to research one himself?

This guy's completely out of his mind!

At worst... once we succeed, we can just give the US a verbal thank you.

The professor at the head of the group looked on in astonishment.

He was completely taken aback that Lü Yongchang would admit this so readily.

He shook his head with a wry smile and said, "The project itself doesn't have any major problems; after all, the United States has the research capabilities to back it up."

"There are just some minor details that need improvement."

"We still need to put in some effort in selecting biological species."

Lü Yongchang nodded slightly: "Can you complete this project?"

The professor at the head of the group gasped, staring at Lü Yongchang in disbelief: "Professor Lü?"

He could hardly believe that such a cushy job had fallen into his lap.

This is a huge, complete project!

After the failure of the Biosphere 2 project in the United States, ecosystem research was gradually neglected by the academic community.

Therefore, these professors don't receive much funding on a regular basis and are basically in a situation where they work out of love for the cause.

"How much funding is there?" He asked in a low voice, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Lu Yongchang frowned slightly.

Funding...

That is a problem.

After all, he had never considered this before.

The council members and others have never imposed any restrictions on his funding.

"In short, there's plenty of funding!"

After hesitating for a while, Lü Yongchang finally said, "Don't worry about that. If it's not enough, I'll personally go to the Speaker of the Council to get it for you!"

The next moment, the eyes of the professors in front of them lit up!

"Professor Lü, please trust me!"

The professor at the head of the group, his eyes gleaming green, spoke with rapid breathing.

Since choosing this extremely niche research direction, he had never heard such a grand promise!