Study: Virtual Reality Personas Influence How You Act In The Real World

"Some people create virtual characters to escape reality, but a new study is showing that your virtual persona might have more influence on your real life than you think."

Virtual businesses: Going to the Office in Second Life

"As recession-minded businesses cut back on travel for employees, online communities such as Second Life are filling the void. More than 1,400 companies and agencies now use Second Life avatars to hold virtual meetings and conduct training."

A Virtual Clinic to Treat the Stresses of War

"Many veterans are coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan with serious problems, like post-traumatic stress disorder, but only one-third get medical help. One researcher has built a healing center for veterans in a virtual world, where she hopes they will be more comfortable seeking care."