Scientists Get a 2nd Life

Online world opens up new ways to do and learn about science

To track down neuroscientist Corey Hart, you could stop by his laboratory, located on the second floor of DrexelUniversity’s medical building in Philadelphia. Or, you could visit the lab of Luciftias Neurocam, located in the virtual world of Second Life.

VIRTUAL FROG In the online virtual world known as Second Life, scientists conduct real research projects.