This article struck me as interesting becuase the concept is not that new. I’ll be interested to see how it gains traction over the next couple of years.
“Normally, virtual worlds are the setting of many online games and entertainment applications, but now they’re becoming a place for scientific collaboration and outreach, as well…..the organization conducts professional seminars and popular lectures, among other events, for its growing membership.”
Read the orginal here…http://www.physorg.com/news168608901.html