National Space Society

The Second Life presence of the National Space Society, an international organization of like-minded people, from the interested public to grassroots activists to astronauts and space scientists. Meetings are held here weekly at 3pm SLT on Mondays.

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End Polio

The world has made huge strides against polio with cases down 99.9% over the last four decades. With renewed global attention and commitment, we can finally beat polio, but the last stretch is the toughest. You can find what is "End Polio" in Second Life here.

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Seafarer Marine Institute

The Seafarer Marine Institute is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the oceans through interactive Second Life experience. The Institute has a sustained commitment to science and education through a marine center that includes graphics and displays with informative educational materials. It also includes an underwater observation habitat with marine life and boats for use above the water.

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WBH Women In S.T.E.A.M. at Inspiration Island

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WBH Women In S.T.E.A.M. at Inspiration Island

Addressing the challenges for women undertaking study and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, Women In S.T.E.A.M. by Thuja Hynes, celebrates remarkable individuals and presents forward-looking and pro-active options for all.

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Whole Brain Health

Whole Brain Health (WBH) on Inspiration Island, a partner of Rockcliffe Univ, provides information and offers regular activities that help you stay fit, have fun, and stretch your mind, body, and spirit! Earn honors and L$ rewards by solving quests and hunts. Make new friends in this diverse, innovative, and caring community.

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WBH Illusion Pavilion

This interactive exhibit presents Illusions of perspective, motion, shading and contrast by master builder Emileigh Starbrook. Explore mind-bending displays including the Necker Cube, Roget's Palisade, and many more!

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Vintage Computer Museum

The Vintage Computer Museum is a tribute to the early days of home computing. Take a trip down memory lane remembering computers from the 1980s onwards, including the IBM PC, Apple Macintosh, BBC Micro or Commodore 64.

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The Space Elevator at Bowness

Come ride a magnetically-powered space elevator into geostationary orbit! The Space Elevator at Bowness simulates what it's like to be in a Space Station 3600 km (2200 miles) above Earth. The concept of a space elevator using carbon nanotubes is currently being evaluated by NASA, and should become viable within decades.

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Raymaker Field Studies Centre at Bowness

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Raymaker Field Studies Centre at Bowness

Learn more about geography, geomorphology, and the earth sciences by exploring this island and interacting with its exhibits. Highlights include the ability to walk directly inside a volcano, an earthquake simulator, and a climate change/reef health simulation.

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WBH Simply Impossible Physics Dome

Experience Impossible physics with unscripted classes and demonstrations.

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Parker Solar Probe

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is an ongoing mission that is revolutionizing our understanding of the Sun and improving our ability to forecast major space-weather events that impact life on Earth. The exhibit includes a detailed model of the spacecraft, a scale model of the inner solar system, mission information, and current news.

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Oddprofessor's Science Center

Oddprofessor's Science Center is a virtual physics lab used by the students at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf over at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The center is open to the public; stop by and see!

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Explorer Island is home to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Second Life. From NASA's California Institute of Technology, this exhibit showcases and explores the history of space travel and its related technologies. Come see the history, and explore space and technology.

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International Spaceflight Museum

The International Spaceflight Museum hosts a series of exhibits and events about real-world space travel. Ride a rocket into space and explore the planets! Rockets and spacecraft from the past, present and future.

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Genome Island

Tiny cells and proteins make a big impression on this build dedicated to the study of microbiology. Step inside a rotating plasma membrane, check out elaborate dioramas, and play interactive games designed to teach students and scholars alike more about the micro world.

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David Rumsey Maps

Discover antique maps in a unique, experiential way and explore a 3D recreation of Yosemite in 1883.

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COVID-19 Resources @ Health Hacienda

Healthcare PRO Brielle MacXaris curates this comprehensive resource about health issues, respected options, and the latest research. Interactive and engaging materials in English and Spanish. Share your pandemic experience, and take the new Vaccination Survey!

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Cloud Chateau

Turn your environment settings to midnight, crank up your graphics sliders, take a seat, and prepare for a colorful, hypnotic, ever-changing light show courtesy of The Particle Laboratory Learning Center.

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Brodmann's Brain at Inspiration Bay

Walk through this giant Interactive build that shows functional areas of the human brain. Brain regions activate (glow) based on functions, such as dancing and love. Developed by Osangar and expanded upon by the WBH team, in cooperation with DavidArguna, a neuroscientist.

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Abyss Observatory

A museum of ocean science and technology which celebrates the sense of wonder people often have about the mysteries of the deep sea. Visitors can even travel 2,000 meters down into the dark depths of the ocean floor.

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