A short VR-based training program helped autistic participants practice police interactions in realistic scenarios, reducing fidgeting and improving key …
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Virtual reality training improves police interactions for autistic individuals
A new study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Joseph's University found that an innovative virtual reality intervention was …
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Can mobile apps change how we eat?
From eco-score apps to immersive virtual supermarkets, researchers explore whether technology can nudge people toward healthier and more sustainable eating …
New audio-enhancing device can improve mindfulness in a distracting world
The whisper of two palms rubbing together. The squeak of a marker on a whiteboard. The swish of fabric against fabric. The woosh of a running faucet. These …
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Study: PTSD treatment dropout rates vary widely
About a quarter of U.S. service members and veterans who start psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder quit before they finish treatment. But not all …
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