Researchers found that adding synchronized scents to immersive virtual nature experiences improved short-term mood in U.S. Navy personnel, although larger …
[Read more...] about Scent-enhanced virtual reality eased negative emotions after use
Fitness and Well-Being
New rehabilitation platform combines virtual reality and nerve stimulation for stroke recovery
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and ETH Zurich have developed a rehabilitation platform for people suffering from the long-term effects of a …
Prolonged Instagram use may change how the brain perceives our bodies
Instagram use could influence not only how we see our bodies, but also how our brain perceives as "ours" the bodies we inhabit. In short, it could erode our …
[Read more...] about Prolonged Instagram use may change how the brain perceives our bodies
Autistic people gain measurable police-interaction skills after short VR training
A short VR-based training program helped autistic participants practice police interactions in realistic scenarios, reducing fidgeting and improving key …
Exposure to nature reduces negative emotions and boosts brain capital
You probably heard it from your mom a thousand times – fresh air and sunshine; it's the cure for most anything. Now scientists at the University of Houston …
[Read more...] about Exposure to nature reduces negative emotions and boosts brain capital