Vision appears to play a more dominant role than motor movements when it comes to encoding memory of large-scale spaces. The findings address a long-standing debate as to whether or not body movements aid the learning of physical spaces. Read More
Using brain scans and virtual reality technology, researchers discover how a temporal map of memories is generated in the entorhinal cortex. Read More
Inter-Dream, a new immersive virtual reality system developed by researchers and artists, can ease you into the right frame of mind for a restful night's sleep. Read More
Theta oscillations help the brain remember locations to which a person is trying to navigate. Read More
The positive effects of spending time with nature on psychological wellbeing and health are well documented. However, not everyone can enjoy a trip to a green-space. New research suggests virtual exposure to nature via augmented reality and movies can mimic the effect and provide a boost to wellbeing. Read More
People with mild cognitive impairment who had positive biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their cerebrospinal fluid performed worse on virtual reality navigation tasks. Virtual reality which incorporates navigational tasks could prove a helpful tool in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease for those at risk. Read More
Virtual reality can help recalibrate time perception and sensorimotor actions. Researchers believe the technology could help in the treatment of ASD, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia. Read More
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Researchers report children on the autism spectrum who experience specific phobias may benefit from immersive virtual reality therapy. The study reports immersive VR helped almost 45% of children with ASD remain free from their phobias six months after treatment. Read More
Researchers say Force Push will give users the ability to move distant objects using an approach for remote object manipulation in virtual reality. Read More
According to a new study, virtual reality may be a useful tool for encouraging empathy and positive attitudes towards marginalized groups. Read More
A new virtual reality study reveals people's perception of taste can be altered by what they experience in their surroundings. Read More
Using virtual reality, researchers shed light on how those with anorexia perceive their own bodies.The study also found women with anorexia consider severely underweight bodies to be ideal and most attractive. Read More
