Virtual reality as an adjunct to therapy has become more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Vinicus "amnx" Amano/Unsplash Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual reality (VR) was studied ...

Virtual reality relaxation program can reduce pain intensity, with significant changes in brain functional connectivity patterns. (HealthDay News) — Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fINRS) can ...

Virtual reality is used a lot for games and entertainment, but now it's being used to help reduce pre-surgical anxiety. The technology is being used with patients at Nuvance Health. Dr. Jordana Sandy, ...

Traditionally, one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice and discrimination has been through positive intergroup contact: meaningful interactions between people from different social groups.

Imagine the possibilities of applying extended reality technology to higher education. Instead of sitting through a lecture or reading from a textbook about art history, students could be whisked away ...