Researchers have modified a commercial virtual reality headset, giving it the ability to measure brain activity in order to examine how we react to hints, stressors and other outside forces. The ...

Some of the 17 million Americans afflicted with major depressive disorder each year may soon receive a surprising new prescription from their clinician: Have fun on a virtual reality device. Engaging ...

Virtual reality headsets might offer a reliable way to induce profound feelings of unity and awe typically associated with deep spiritual practices or psychedelics. A recent experiment found that ...

Immersive virtual reality (IVR)-induced hypoalgesia was associated with increased brain activity and altered autonomic responses; however, no evidence was found linking the hypoalgesic effects of IVR ...

What if virtual reality could go beyond sight and sound—and truly let users feel the digital world at their fingertips? A research team from POSTECH has successfully measured how tactile sensations in ...

This study compared the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) on intensity and perceived enjoyment during an exergame. Fourteen healthy young participants engaged in a boxing exergame for 20 min, ...

At one time not so long ago, a virtual reality headset could be worth in the $5,000 range. Over time, prices have thankfully dropped to more like $500. Augmented reality technology was less expensive ...

Researchers have modified a commercial virtual reality headset, giving it the ability to measure brain activity and examine how we react to hints, stressors and other outside forces. The research team ...