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[ Innovation ]
Why Some Doctors Are Using VR Instead of Anesthesia!
By Sam Burns
Could virtual reality be a form of medicine? For patients who are using VR to help manage their pain and discomfort during minor surgery, it already is! Take a look at the amazing way this technology, originally popular for gaming, is getting a new life in hospitals.
10 minutes
[ Culture ]
Enjoy the World’s Greatest Museums in Your PJs!
What if you could meet the world’s rarest animals, get up close to some of the most famous paintings, and dive into the wonders of science without leaving your couch? Museums and zoos are giving us a new way to explore the world through virtual experiences!
15 minutes
[ Innovation ]
This Disney Animator Brings Characters to Life in Virtual Reality!
What if you could step into an entire world created by one of your favorite artists? Here’s a peek at what happens when you mix the wonder of virtual reality with the magic of a Disney animator!
26 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Are Video Games Bad for You, Really?
By Sam Burns
On the quest to find out the effect that video games have on the brain, researchers may have stumbled into something that could change the nature of medicine. We’re on the verge of prescribing video games, and these awesome creators walk us through it!
8 minutes
How Virtual Reality is Changing Healthcare
By Sam Burns
This device out of Stanford is saving lives by helping both families and medical experts understand what’s happening with Congenital Heart Defects.
12 minutes
Take a Walk in a Real Life Holodeck
Let’s face it, virtual reality has its limitations, but what if you could take off that clunky headset and actually experience new worlds in a real life holodeck?
28 minutes
[ Innovation ]
What’s the Deal with Virtual Reality?
Talk about virtual reality feels like it’s everywhere, but why all the hype? Today we explore why VR may be the next big thing, and what’s going on in our brains to make these digital worlds so real (and fun)!
9 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Augmented Reality Illusions
Marco Tempest doesn’t do magic… he combines it with “augmented reality” technology. Find out more in today’s mind-bending article.