Helping a child in a virtual reality game increased players’ motivation to help others in real life, according to a new study.

Playing a virtual reality game can increase a person's sense of altruism and influence levels of empathy, according to a new study from University of Oregon researchers.

Imagine walking into a chemistry lab, beakers and chemicals laid out on the table ready for the day’s experiments to begin. Beyond your table are 30 identical tables with the same setup. You pick up a ...

Games are no longer just a distraction from everyday life or entertainment for young people. Today, their potential is utilized in many fields. Due to their interactive nature and ability to engage, ...

The combination of the two technologies is enabling agencies to give employees hands-on training in the safest environments possible. Most job-related safety training is pretty basic and involves ...

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Virtual and extended reality technologies help college students and faculty access learning experiences and research methods that extend beyond classroom walls. Calvin Hennick is a freelance ...