Doctors at the University of Minnesota are utilizing new technology to not only explore the human brain, but also to aid in surgeries. By putting on a virtual reality headset, Chen is able to see a ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers explore the utility of virtual reality (VR) as a non-pharmacological intervention in managing labor pain and anxiety. Study: ‘Giving ...

A single session of self-managed virtual reality (VR) exercise may help reduce endometriosis pain, a study suggests. Pain management for endometriosis typically involves a combination of ...

Virtual Reality (VR) is often praised as the "ultimate empathy machine," but does it genuinely boost our understanding and compassion toward others? Research presents an inconsistent picture. Some ...

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One of the most astounding aspects highlighted in the editorial is the role of virtual reality in the improvement of spatial abilities. The studies presented show how this technology provides an ...

Psychologists from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have used virtual reality (VR) technology in a new study that aims to better understand criminals and how they respond when questioned. The results are ...

There are few things more tenacious than a bias we don’t know we have. Implicit attitudes, buried deep in our mental machinery, can quietly shape how we perceive, judge, and act. We may not feel them, ...