Travel back to ancient Greece in virtual reality

A new virtual reality (VR) app which takes users on a journey back in time to ancient Greece where they are able to experience first-hand what it was like to consult with the Greek god Zeus at the Oracle ...

Limitations of virtual reality learning in developing tactile sensation and communication skills

A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR)-based education system in improving the skill proficiency of radiology technologist ...

Brazil’s internet bill row, explained

Messaging app Telegram calls it an "attack on democracy," Google says it "seriously threatens free speech"—but what exactly is in Brazil's controversial measure to regulate disinformation online?

Joyful music could be a game changer for virtual reality headaches

Listening to music could reduce the dizziness, nausea and headaches virtual reality users might experience after using digital devices, research suggests.

Haptics-enhanced virtual reality can boost learning in dental education

Combining VR haptics with conventional tooth preparation exercises in dental education, it is possible to improve students' learning outcomes, according to a new study carried out at the Institute of ...

A natural and comfortable ‘seamless-walk’ virtual reality locomotion system

Urban real-world environments have limited physical space for foot-based locomotion and present challenges to natural VR locomotion (since virtual environments are much larger than the corresponding real-world ...

Internet access must become a human right or we risk ever-widening inequality, argues researcher

People around the globe are so dependent on the internet to exercise socioeconomic human rights such as education, health care, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human ...

Mice play virtual reality games to reveal how memories are selected for long-term storage

Neuroscientists watched the brains of mice as they played virtual reality games to elucidate how memory goes from its initial formation in the hippocampus to longer-term storage in the cortex. Reporting ...

Using virtual reality to investigate autism’s neural network dynamics

An international research collaboration has developed a VR imaging system that can measure a wide range of neural activity in the cortices of mice during active behavior. This enabled them to illuminate ...

More support needed for children with disabilities using the internet

Children with disabilities need better support to manage their online lives and potential online risks, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).