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immersive environment for the exploration of science, math and astronomy
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The bottom yellow bar (HUD) in ZulaWorld
Hi my name is lulu, here is a picture of me in-world. Check this blog regularly as I am going to post fun things to do in ZulaWorld. First let me tell you a little about myself… I love to learn about science I love to go shopping in zThreads and buy new clothes and accessories [...]
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ZulaWord Beta has Launched!
I am excited to tell you that ZulaWorld’s Beta has launched!!! ZulaWorld, based on the PBS animated show, The Zula Patrol, is a safe, fun, on-line game. It is an immersive environment for the exploration of science, math and astronomy that stimulates curiosity, promotes discovery, and inspires imagination among children! It also provides a place for [...]
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Recent Science Stories
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Bill Gates: The End of Textbooks as We Know Them
Friday, 03 September 2010 10:19An Afternoon of Conversation engages big thinkers and doers in serious discussion
about their work and the future.This conversation features Bill Gates and Walter Isaacson. Turds or Curds: Which Fairground Droppings Best Convert to Energy?
Friday, 03 September 2010 07:59Which waste is the best to convert to energy -- animal dung or leftover funnel cakes, corn dogs, cotton candy and other fairground favorites? That's what a Midwest scientist and a group of researchers are exploring at the Minnesota State Fair. House Built From Hemp Is Full Of Green Surprises
Thursday, 02 September 2010 23:36All images from Push House
In much of the world, hemp is thought of as a useful building material; Warren recently showed us an interesting house from Australia and it is common in the UK. But in America, it is still the butt of hippie jokes; Matt Hickman of the Mother Nature Networks describes a new house in Asheville, North Carolina with references to Tommy Chong and describes the interior: "there's not a blacklight poster, hanging spider plant, or crumpled up Cheetos bag in sight." Discovery News says "Put aside old visions of burlap-like shirts that belong with hacky sacks." Even the owner tells CNN ""We heard that we could have a really great neighborhood party if it ever caught on fire."
It's a shame that everyone is focusing on that, because it is just one interesting product in a fascinating house that is full of surprises.... Read the full story on TreeHugger
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