The best video games carry a feeling of immersion, as though players are being actively transported into the world of the game. Virtual reality takes that immersion to the next level. Players truly ...

Virtual Reality (VR) is often praised as the "ultimate empathy machine," but does it genuinely boost our understanding and compassion toward others? Research presents an inconsistent picture. Some ...

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 ...

Imagine stepping into a bustling refugee camp in Syria, the sounds of conversations and the sight of makeshift tents surrounding you, or in a historic protest, feeling the energy and tension in the ...

We Met in Virtual Reality, a documentary shot entirely inside VRChat (now available to stream on Max), was one of the highlight's of last year's Sundance Film Festival. It deftly showed how people can ...

Immersive field simulation takes a whole new approach to help plant workers conduct safety training for working in confined spaces. Virtually reality has been around for some time, but in terms of ...