A virtual reality simulation called Project Shell lets people take on the body of a loggerhead sea turtle. The experience can increase concern for animals.

A virtual reality simulation called Project Shell lets people take on the body of a loggerhead sea turtle. The experience can increase their concern for animals.

A new way for people to receive tactile feedback in virtual reality uses the lips, mouth, and tongue. "It makes the experience much more immersive."

A video game-based therapy in which people who have had a stroke ride in a virtual kayak can help improve motor skills and reduce in-person therapist time.

New research shows how hackers could breach VR headsets. "...we found that both cardboard headsets and high-end headsets suffer security vulnerabilities..."

New research shows how hackers could breach VR headsets. "...we found that both cardboard headsets and high-end headsets suffer security vulnerabilities..."

Two kinds of meditative breathing—traditional mindful breathing and virtual reality, 3D-guided mindful breathing—both reduce pain but do so differently.

Playing games using a virtual reality (VR) headset can help children cope with painful or scary medical procedures in the hospital, a new study shows.

Researcher have created a new way to make lenses for augmented and virtual reality glasses that could ditch the "bug eye" look of some products.

The way your brain processes threats that are close up may make it more difficults to get over the fear of the expereince over time.