Why does experiencing 'flow' feel so good? A communication scientist explains

Research shows that people with more flow in their lives had a higher sense of well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists are beginning to explore what happens in the brain during flow.

Richard Huskey, Assistant Professor of Communication and Cognitive Science, University of California, Davis • conversation
Jan. 4, 2022 ~10 min

'Very sneaky tactics': we asked gamers how they feel about monetisation in digital gaming

We surveyed more than 1,000 digital gamers. Our findings suggest in-game purchases detract from many players’ enjoyment of their favourite games – and may not be fair or ethical.

Elena Petrovskaya, PhD student in Video Game Effects, University of York • conversation
Dec. 23, 2021 ~8 min


Generating a realistic 3D world

A new AI-powered, virtual platform uses real-world physics to simulate a rich and interactive audio-visual environment, enabling human and robotic learning, training, and experimental studies.

Lauren Hinkel | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing • mit
Dec. 6, 2021 ~10 min

Who invented video games?

Video games are everywhere. So who was the first person to come up with the idea of playing a game on a computer screen?

Noah Wardrip-Fruin, Professor of Computational Media, University of California, Santa Cruz • conversation
Nov. 29, 2021 ~7 min

Computer Space launched the video game industry 50 years ago – here's the real reason you probably haven't heard of it

The game that launched today’s massive video game industry was not a roaring success. The oft-told story of why turns out to be off the mark.

Noah Wardrip-Fruin, Professor of Computational Media, University of California, Santa Cruz • conversation
Oct. 11, 2021 ~6 min

5 reasons video games should be more widely used in school

While China has taken steps to rein in the playing of video games among students during the school week, a U.S. scholar makes the case for why the games should be featured more prominently in school.

Andre Thomas, Director - LIVE lab and Associate Professor of the Practice, Texas A&M University • conversation
Sept. 3, 2021 ~9 min

The Activision Blizzard lawsuit shows gamer culture still has a long way to go: 5 essential reads about sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech

Sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech is not inevitable or permanent, write experts in the field. The solutions are positive community standards and women in power.

Eric Smalley, Science + Technology Editor • conversation
July 30, 2021 ~10 min

Watch: Deep learning predicts the future to make photos move

A new deep learning method can take a single photo, say of a waterfall, and create a video that shows water moving down.

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
June 17, 2021 ~7 min


Name the emotion you want drone video to capture

A new model lets filmmakers simply tell their drone what emotion it should evoke in the video it shoots from the air.

Aaron Aupperlee-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
June 9, 2021 ~5 min

Zoom burnout: be more productive, ditch those video calls – expert

The online meetings designed to get things done could be the very things that are harming our productivity.

Paul Levy, Senior Researcher in Innovation Management, University of Brighton • conversation
March 17, 2021 ~6 min

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