Die Terranauten by T. Coraghessan Boyle

Set in the 1990s, this novel explores the lives of eight scientists who are sealed inside a massive glass dome, a self-sustaining ecosystem designed to simulate life on another planet. As they navigate the challenges of living in isolation, tensions rise, relationships are tested, and the boundaries between personal ambition and collective responsibility blur. The story delves into the psychological and emotional complexities of human behavior under pressure, highlighting the fragile balance between humanity's quest for knowledge and the inherent flaws that accompany it.