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Brave New World

PopSci takes the virtual plunge with the introduction of our Second Life Future Lounge

First, way back in 2002, we reported on this crazy new kind of movie-making, called â€machinima,†that uses videogames and virtual worlds as platforms for creating animated films.

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PopSci Rocks Second Life

Check out some Creative Commons-licensed photos and audio from our recent night in the virtual world

Celebrity guests, zombies, nudity, endearing pop ballads, giant squids-our Second Life concert featuring Jonathan Coulton had it all. Relive all the virtual memories of a night of virtual rock in this gallery of highlights. Or see what you missed spending your Thursday night in the "real" world. Suckers!

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Your Second Life is Ready

Residents of one of the Internet's most populous virtual worlds shop, attend class-even run businesses. Soon you may do the same.

For an exclusive photo tour of Second Life, click here.

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