Yesterday the avatar's role was... ...to identify us in a specific group. Some had one avatar, others had as many as the platforms they used. It was a choice related ...

Playing a virtual reality game can increase a person's sense of altruism and influence levels of empathy, according to a new study from University of Oregon researchers.

Researchers are using virtual reality to reduce pre-procedure patient anxiety. Read more about the study presented today at EAU 2026.

Researchers found that VR games may increase a person’s sense of altruism and influence levels of empathy. The post Research ...

Helping a child in a virtual reality game increased players’ motivation to help others in real life, according to a new study.

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - It can be hard to understand what it’s like for people who live with dementia. Thanks to a virtual experience, the Aging and Disability Resource Center in Stevens Point is ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Virtual reality headsets aren’t just for playing video games. At Oregon Health & Science University’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, doctors are using the technology to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ORLANDO — A group of researchers at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine created a cinematic ...

Amid the rise in emergencies on college campuses, including fires, accidents, psychological issues, and cyber threats, there's an urgent need to enhance students' emergency response abilities.

Virtual reality (VR) has been found to be beneficial in promoting wellness in our lives. In medicine, it has been used to decrease pain and anxiety. Surgeons can use VR to learn and practice their ...