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360-Degree Video Streaming and Virtual Reality Applications

360-degree video streaming has emerged as a pivotal technology in the delivery of immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences. This technology enables users to engage with content in a fully ...
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Virtual reality nature scenes ease pain sensitivity, especially with strong sense of presence

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.
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VR nature scenes reduce sensitivity to pain – especially for those who feel present during the experience

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 ...
The Conversation

Why virtual reality nature can’t provide the same wellness benefits as the real thing

Savannah Stuart receives funding from OGS. Brendon Larson receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Steffanie Scott receives funding from the Social ...

A virtual reality tool I developed is helping Indigenous people connect with Country

This was the response of a student after they used a new virtual reality (VR) tool I codeveloped to help Indigenous people ...
THE WEEK

The pros and cons of virtual reality

Virtual reality headsets will be popular gifts this holiday season, as more and more companies dip their toes into the cyber-ecosystem. From virtual golf experiences to gaming and meditation retreats, ...