Over the past few years, virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a remarkably useful addition to the field of medical science. From offering physician training and helping people cope with pain to ...

Empathy is not just a “nice-to-have” soft skill – it is a foundation of how children and adults regulate emotions, build friendships and learn from one another. Between the ages of 6 and 9, children ...

We're so used to seeing virtual reality depicted nefariously in films like The Matrix, Virtuousity (a forgotten '90s classic) and The Lawnmower Man, it's genuinely surprising to see something that ...

Broken bones, cuts and contusions: Researchers say these are the most-common injuries as rising numbers of people wearing virtual reality headsets come into contact with hard reality while at play in ...

Pixvana debuted Spin Studio in late 2016 to help VR content creators easily make and distribute videos — now the platform is becoming even more compelling. As part of today’s “full release” of Spin ...

Researchers gave patients VR devices to see if it could help make them more comfortable. Share on Pinterest VR headsets aren’t just for fun. They may be able to help with medical treatment. Getty ...