(This story originally appeared over at Metaverse Health) The Journal of Medical Internet Research has published a study on the outcomes of a a pilot postgraduate medical education program at the Boston University School of Medicine presence in Second Life. You can read the full paper here, but the synopsis of the study is: 1. Fourteen physicians participated in the pilot, … [Read more...] about Medical education in Second Life: it works
The Archive
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. The Register (UK) - Oracle: destroyer of virtual worlds. "Another of Sun Microsystem's almost-practical projects for Java has been shuttered now that Oracle holds the purse strings. Project Darkstar, an open-source application server catered specifically for massively multiplayer online games, will no longer receive Snoracle funding. The news was announced yesterday with a … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Weekend Whimsy
1. Leipzig Space Station - Second Life 2. The Beach - Atmosphere in Second Life 3. University of Western Australia in Second Life … [Read more...] about Weekend Whimsy
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. One of Second Life's most innovative content creators, Ordinal Malaprop, has shuttered his business. Find out why. 2. Forterra have had some business challenges over recent months including laying off staff at the end of 2009. Their OLIVE virtual environment has been bought out by the Science Applications International Corporation. All the details here - this will hopefully … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Wrong side of the bed
Mother Superior was on her way to late morning prayers when she passed two novices just leaving early morning prayers, on their way to classes. As she passed the young ladies, Mother Superior said, "Good morning ladies." The novices replied, "Good morning, Mother Superior, may God be with you." But after they had passed, Mother Superior heard one say to the other, "I think … [Read more...] about Wrong side of the bed