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
Aug. 8, 2023 • ~5 min
Screentime can make you feel sick – here are ways to manage cybersickness
If you ever felt nauseous, fatigued or disoriented after using your phone or computer, you may be experiencing a condition similar to motion sickness.
Angelica Jasper, PhD Candidate in Human Computer Interaction, Iowa State University
• conversation
July 22, 2021 • ~8 min
July 22, 2021 • ~8 min
Football: 'The wall' can make it harder to save free kicks – new research
While a line of defensive players complicates a free kicker's task to shoot on target, new research suggests it could also impede the goalie.
Theofilos Valkanidis, Early Stage Researcher, Queen's University Belfast •
conversation
Dec. 26, 2020 • ~6 min
Dec. 26, 2020 • ~6 min
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