Before virtual reality was a common gaming platform, it was seen as a wondrous new tech. Wearing that bulky visor with all the wires connected felt like delving into an entirely new world, even if it ...

Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as ...

Recent advances in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have introduced transformative approaches to molecular visualisation and interactive modelling. These immersive technologies allow ...

Research into body ownership and perception in virtual reality has rapidly advanced our understanding of how the human brain constructs a sense of self through the integration of multisensory signals.

Open-heart surgery is a hard thing to practice in the real world, and airplane pilots cannot learn from their mistakes midair. These are some scenarios where virtual reality solves really hard ...

Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects. A ...