Virtual reality can help emergency services navigate the complexities of real-life crises

VR can help responders hone the decision making skills they’ll need in emergency scenarios.

Selina Robinson, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Investigation, University of Winchester • conversation
Sept. 28, 2023 ~8 min

Virtual reality has negative side effects – new research shows that can be a problem in the workplace

Trading in PC monitors for VR headsets can cause workers to experience dizziness, headaches and nausea. Researchers are beginning to understand why and what can be done to minimize the effects.

Alexis Souchet, Postdoctoral Researcher in Cognitive Ergonomics, University of Southern California • conversation
Aug. 8, 2023 ~5 min


Apple Vision Pro headset: what does it do and will it deliver?

Will Apple’s Vision Pro set the new standard for the future of virtual reality?

Peter W. S. Butcher, Lecturer in Human Computer Interaction, Bangor University • conversation
June 6, 2023 ~7 min

Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it

Wakefulness drugs like Modafinil point to a new frontier of technosleep driven by personal goals rather than medical need.

Eric L Hsu, Lecturer in Sociology, University of South Australia • conversation
May 31, 2023 ~7 min

We're using VR to help find the next generation of basketball stars

When we tweaked the simulator, talented players naturally adapted.

Pooya Soltani, Senior Lecturer in Games Design, Staffordshire University • conversation
May 15, 2023 ~7 min

‘Cybersickness’ from VR headsets hits women more often

When using virtual reality headsets, women are more likely than men to suffer cybersickness, researchers have found.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
May 3, 2023 ~6 min

VR relaxes patients during wide-awake surgery

Patients feel better during wide-awake surgery when they're immersed in virtual reality, according to a new study.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan State • futurity
March 6, 2023 ~8 min

Five emerging trends that could change our lives online

Here are the trends on the cusp of transforming the online world.

Theo Tzanidis, Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing, University of the West of Scotland • conversation
Feb. 21, 2023 ~8 min


Virtual green space boosts pregnant women’s well-being

Exposure to green space in virtual reality has health benefits for pregnant urban women, including lower blood pressure.

Brianna Aldrich-UC Irvine • futurity
Nov. 18, 2022 ~5 min

Meeting ‘future selves’ in VR aids substance use disorder recovery

VR experiences that involve meeting avatars based on their future selves could help people recovering from substance use disorder.

Sodam Kim - Indiana U. • futurity
Nov. 1, 2022 ~5 min

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