"The Ark" is a SyFy television series that tells the story of a group of scientists who build an ark in the hopes of saving life on Earth from a catastrophic event.
The science of "The Ark" is based on the real-life science of environmental catastrophe and the concept of building an ark-like structure to save a portion of life on Earth. The show explores several scientific concepts, including climate change, environmental degradation, and mass extinction events.
The central idea of the show is that the Earth is facing an impending environmental disaster caused by a massive solar flare that will scorch the planet's surface, making it uninhabitable for all forms of life. To save the planet's biodiversity, a group of scientists design and build a massive, self-sustaining ark that will be able to support a diverse range of plant and animal life, as well as humans.
The show's depiction of the ark is based on real-life concepts of sustainable living in extreme environments, such as biosphere habitats and space stations. The ark is designed to be self-sufficient, with its own ecosystem, water recycling systems, and hydroponic gardens to provide food for the inhabitants.
Overall, while "The Ark" takes some creative liberties with the science, the show's central concept of environmental catastrophe and the need to save biodiversity is grounded in real-life scientific theories and ideas.
