Basics of Dynamic Equilibrium When is a chemical reaction over?  Sometimes reactions never finish, they just achieve a state where no further change appears to occur on the macroscopic level. Welcome to the world we live in, a world where chemical changes constantly occur in an attempt to rebalance systems that are pushed out of […]

Addressing Overpopulation Overpopulation. A 21st century problem that nobody seems to know how, or want to, address. But with each passing day it becomes a bigger issue, as more people are added to the world. Today we will discuss this problem, why it's so hard to address, and how we could find a solution before […]

Basics of Dynamic Equilibrium When is a chemical reaction over?  Sometimes reactions never finish, they just achieve a state where no further change appears to occur on the macroscopic level. Welcome to the world we live in, a world where chemical changes constantly occur in an attempt to rebalance systems that are pushed out of […]

Identity, Presence and the Ageless Avatar in Social Virtual Worlds.    So, who are we as avatars?  For many of us, we have that “ageless” look—a largely socially constructed vision of youthfulness, good health, and gender perfection.  And why not? . . . If it is possible, then do it . . . right?  But […]

Ideas around the world Today we're celebrating Ideas from across the world and all walks in life. We'll discuss any ideas from your own country, or anywhere else in the world, that you wish to share!     Is this the first time you will attend a presentation with us? Follow this link first.

Recent Advances in Understanding Aging Like taxes, getting old and dying is a certainty. But the reasons for why and how it happens are only recently being understood at the physiological and molecular level.  Traditionally people thought aging to just be a "wearing down" of cells that leads to breakdown eventually of something important. But […]

Country Appreciation This week we will show appreciation for our home countries, come and share/teach us your favorite tings about your country, be it food, discoveries, holidays, etc.   Is this the first time you will attend a presentation with us? Follow this link first.

The Science Circle’s physical presence in Second Life is now a mini continent consisting of its namesake region plus Chemistry World to the south and STEM Island to the north, all within a consortium of roughly 75 educational regions known as the VWEC Eduverse. Today we will take a ‘first look’ at STEM Island.   […]

Our Favorite Places Kicking off fieldtrip month with a visit to our favorite places in Second Life! Join us on a trip around the grid, share your favorite places in Second Life and we'll visit them together!   Is this the first time you will attend a presentation with us? Follow this link first.