https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/video_games/ Video Games. Read about innovative new video games, trends in gaming, the effects of video game violence and more. en-us Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:59:26 EDT Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:59:26 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/video_games/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251101000418.htm More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise in cardiometabolic risk scores and a metabolic “fingerprint” in frequent screen users. Experts say better sleep and balanced daily routines can help offset these effects and safeguard lifelong health. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:01:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251101000418.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250929055000.htm A team of physicists has discovered that virtual charges, which exist only during brief interactions with light, play a critical role in ultrafast material responses. Using attosecond pulses on diamonds, they showed these hidden carriers significantly influence optical behavior. The findings could accelerate the development of petahertz-speed devices, unlocking a new era of ultrafast electronics. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250929055000.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250925025406.htm A team at the University of St Andrews has unlocked a major step toward true holographic displays by combining OLEDs with holographic metasurfaces. Unlike traditional laser-based holograms, this compact and affordable method could transform smart devices, entertainment, and even virtual reality. The breakthrough allows entire images to be generated from a single OLED pixel, removing long-standing barriers and pointing to a future of lightweight, miniaturized holographic technology. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:59:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250925025406.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250730030358.htm Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as effectively as medication. Researchers at the University of Exeter found that the more present participants felt in these 360-degree nature experiences, the stronger the pain-relieving effects. Brain scans confirmed that immersive VR scenes activated pain-modulating pathways, revealing that our brains can be coaxed into suppressing pain by simply feeling like we re in nature. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:03:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250730030358.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250629033459.htm A research team has achieved the holy grail of quantum computing: an exponential speedup that’s unconditional. By using clever error correction and IBM’s powerful 127-qubit processors, they tackled a variation of Simon’s problem, showing quantum machines are now breaking free from classical limitations, for real. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 02:30:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250629033459.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132509.htm A review of experimental research reveals how VR is best used and why it's struggled to become a megahit with consumers. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:25:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132509.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132456.htm Large language models (LLMs) -- the advanced AI behind tools like ChatGPT -- are increasingly integrated into daily life, assisting with tasks such as writing emails, answering questions, and even supporting healthcare decisions. But can these models collaborate with others in the same way humans do? Can they understand social situations, make compromises, or establish trust? A new study reveals that while today's AI is smart, it still has much to learn about social intelligence. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:24:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132456.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132510.htm In Project Chimera, a game lab combines a VR computer game with educational problems in order to convey scientific content in a motivating way. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:25:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132510.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514164318.htm A new game-based experiment sheds light on the tradeoffs people are willing to make about data privacy. Wed, 14 May 2025 16:43:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514164318.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513112444.htm As kids spend more time on screens, a new national survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, identifies parents' greatest fears for their children around screen time. Tue, 13 May 2025 11:24:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513112444.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508113117.htm Augmented-reality (AR) technology is rapidly finding its way into everyday life, from education and healthcare to gaming and entertainment. However, the core AR device remains bulky and heavy, making prolonged wear uncomfortable. A breakthrough now promises to change that. A research team has slashed both thickness and weight using a single-layer waveguide. Thu, 08 May 2025 11:31:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508113117.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130506.htm As fast fashion continues to fill wardrobes and landfills at a staggering pace, new research suggests that the future of fashion might lie not in fabric, but in pixels. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:05:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130506.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505122112.htm Researchers have created a method that makes virtual reality (VR) more accessible to people with mobility limitations. Mon, 05 May 2025 12:21:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505122112.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142346.htm Aiming to address age-related cognitive decline, a growing global health challenge, a team of researchers has developed a VR-based smell-training system to help combat it. This innovative VR game activates memory pathways by incorporating olfactory stimulation in a virtual environment. This game-based method offers an engaging platform for maintaining cognitive function and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia in older adults. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:23:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142346.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124345.htm A new study by neuroscientists shows that our brain deals with different forms of visual uncertainty during movements in distinct ways. Depending on the type of uncertainty, planning and execution of movements in the brain are affected differently. These findings could help to optimize brain-computer interfaces that, for example, help people with paralysis to control prostheses or computers with their thoughts alone. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:43:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124345.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410160953.htm DECOTA transforms open-ended survey responses into clear themes -- helping policymakers make better use of underutilised public feedback. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:09:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410160953.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409155041.htm A new approach to streaming technology may significantly improve how users experience virtual reality and augmented reality environments, according to a new study. The research describes a method for directly predicting visible content in immersive 3D environments, potentially reducing bandwidth requirements by up to 7-fold while maintaining visual quality. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:50:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409155041.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250404122425.htm Do physicians or artificial intelligence (AI) offer better treatment recommendations for patients examined through a virtual urgent care setting? A new study shows physicians and AI models have distinct strengths. The study compared initial AI treatment recommendations to final recommendations of physicians who had access to the AI recommendations but may or may not have reviewed them. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:24:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250404122425.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141727.htm Imagine navigating a virtual reality with contact lenses or operating your smartphone under water: This and more could soon be a reality thanks to innovative e-skins. A research team has developed an electronic skin that detects and precisely tracks magnetic fields with a single global sensor. This artificial skin is not only light, transparent and permeable, but also mimics the interactions of real skin and the brain. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:17:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141727.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141411.htm Most haptic devices only deliver feedback as simple vibrations. New device applies dynamic forces in any direction to simulate a more realistic sense of touch. Small, lightweight device can enhance virtual reality, help individuals with visual impairments, provide tactile feedback for remote health visits and more. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:14:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141411.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326154441.htm A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionize early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers. The team say this is the first time it has been possible to generate high-resolution three-dimensional ultrasound images taken from a probe deep inside the gastrointestinal tract, or gut. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:44:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326154441.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326123344.htm Nature documentaries presented as 360 virtual reality videos have a stronger positive effect than other forms of media, including an indirect effect on donation intentions. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:33:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326123344.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325141543.htm From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact with the digital world. While early haptic devices focused on single-sensory cues like vibration-based notifications, modern advancements have paved the way for multisensory haptic devices that integrate various forms of touch-based feedback, including vibration, skin stretch, pressure and temperature. Recently, a team of experts analyzed the current state of wearable multisensory haptic technology, outlining its challenges, advancements and real-world applications. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:15:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325141543.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250321121316.htm A study found that when people were told to imagine their virtual bodies in pain, their brains resisted the illusion of ownership. Their findings could provide insights into why some people may struggle with feeling connected to their own bodies, particularly in contexts involving depersonalization or negative physical states. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:13:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250321121316.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319143200.htm For adolescents struggling with substance abuse, traditional in-person interventions such as counseling are not always effective, and rural areas often lack access to these services. A researcher is thinking outside the box, aiming to help game designers develop fun, digital games that make ditching bad habits easier by meeting adolescents where they already are: online. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:32:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319143200.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318140847.htm Virginia Tech researchers say a true revolution in wireless technologies is only possible through endowing the system with the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) that can think, imagine, and plan akin to humans. Doing so will allow networks to break free from traditional enablers, deliver unprecedented quality, and usher in a new phase of the AI evolution. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:08:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318140847.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311010752.htm Originally described in the context of particles drifting through liquid, Levy walk has been found to accurately describe a very wide range of phenomena, from cold atom dynamics to swarming bacteria. And now, a new study has found Levy walk in the movements of competing groups of organisms: football teams. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:07:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311010752.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306153135.htm Researchers have enabled a man who is paralyzed to control a robotic arm through a device that relays signals from his brain to a computer. He was able to grasp, move and drop objects just by imagining himself performing the actions. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:31:35 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306153135.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306123312.htm Despite the popularity of augmented reality, AR wearable technologies haven't gained traction due to the weight and bulk associated with batteries and electronic components, and the suboptimal computational power, battery life and brightness of the devices. A team of researchers recently improved the practicality of light-receiving AR glasses by increasing the angle of incidence light capable of producing an adequate projected AR image from five degrees to roughly 20-30 degrees. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:33:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306123312.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306121051.htm Researchers have created washable and durable magnetic field sensing electronic textiles -- thought to be the first of their kind -- which they say paves the way to transform use in clothing. This technology will allow users to interact with everyday textiles or specialized clothing by simply pointing their finger above a sensor. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:10:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306121051.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250228214827.htm Novel technology intends to redefine the virtual reality experience by expanding to incorporate a new sensory connection: taste. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:48:27 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250228214827.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142441.htm A research team demonstrated the 'world's smallest shooting game,' a unique nanoscale game inspired by classic arcade games. This achievement was made possible by real-time control of the force fields between nanoparticles using focused electron beams. This research has practical applications, as the manipulation of nanoscale objects could revolutionize biomedical engineering and nanotechnology. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:24:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142441.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142050.htm A team of scientists has now created a computer model that can represent and generate human-like goals by learning from how people create games. The work could lead to AI systems that better understand human intentions and more faithfully model and align with our goals. It may also lead to AI systems that can help us design more human-like games. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:20:50 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142050.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225121825.htm How does a tennis player like Carlos Alcaraz decide where to run to return Novak Djokovic's ball by just looking at the ball's initial position? These behaviours, so common in elite athletes, are difficult to explain with current computational models, which assume that the players must continuously follow the ball with their eyes. Now, researchers have developed a model that, by combining optical variables with environmental factors such as gravity, accurately predicts how a person will move to catch a moving object just from an initial glance. These results could have potential applications in fields such as robotics, sports training or even space exploration. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:18:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225121825.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111302.htm A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues. The international research brings new insights into the loot box phenomenon -- the virtual items offered in video games to give players random rewards including weapons, cosmetics or 'skins.' Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:13:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219111302.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134913.htm The future of manufacturing is not just about machines and AI; it's about re-empowering humans, according to a new study. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:49:13 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134913.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130941.htm A study by economists shows a wide gap between the kinds of math problems kids who work in retail markets do well and the kinds of problems kids in school do well. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:09:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130941.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130135654.htm A study suggests that a computer-generated breathing coach could be as effective as sessions with a human trainer. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:56:54 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130135654.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250129162714.htm AI agents trained in simulations that differ from the environments where they are deployed sometimes perform better than agents trained and deployed in the same environment, research shows. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:27:14 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250129162714.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128123843.htm A new one-minute video game is able to accurately and efficiently identify children with autism from those who have ADHD or are neurotypical. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:38:43 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128123843.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250121130141.htm A brain-computer interface, surgically placed in a research participant with tetraplegia, paralysis in all four limbs, provided an unprecedented level of control over a virtual quadcopter -- just by thinking about moving his unresponsive fingers. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:01:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250121130141.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241226153850.htm A research group has analyzed the digital ecosystem of 11- to 12-year-old children across the Basque Autonomous Community, and concluded that two out of three own a smartphone. They use smartphones mainly to talk to family and friends. The researchers also point out that, at that age, access to social media mainly focuses on watching videos and not on generating content. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:38:50 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241226153850.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241216130039.htm People who started playing video games at an early school age developed problematic gaming more quickly compared to those who started playing a few years later. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241216130039.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241212120242.htm A team of researchers unlock heat flow principles in ultra-thin metals, paving the way for faster, smaller, more efficient computer chips. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:02:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241212120242.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241209203738.htm Researchers found that adolescents with more symptoms of gaming addiction showed lower brain activity in the region involved in decision-making and reward processing; this blunted response to reward anticipation is associated with higher symptoms of gaming addiction over time and suggests that reduced sensitivity to rewards, in particular non-gaming rewards, may play a role in problematic gaming. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:37:38 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241209203738.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241206111938.htm Helping out your neighbor or minding your own business? A challenging choice with different benefits for each decision. Game theory provides guidance in making such choices -- from a theoretical perspective. Novel findings reveal new network structures that enhance cooperation throughout a system. These insights have potential applications also in biology. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:19:38 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241206111938.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154556.htm Researchers have developed a platform to help AI learn to perform complex tasks more like humans. Called 'GUIDE,' it works by allowing humans to observe AI's actions in real-time and provide ongoing, nuanced feedback. Rather than relying on huge datasets, human trainers offer detailed guidance that fosters incremental improvements and deeper understanding. In its debut study, GUIDE helps AI learn how best to play hide-and-seek. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:45:56 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154556.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241202124031.htm The term 'Digital Twin of the Earth' creates the idea of the availability of a highly accurate virtual copy of our planet, enabling researchers to predict the most complex future climate developments and extreme natural events. In fact, such a replica -- or model representation of the Earth systems -- is the goal of the Destination Earth project. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:40:31 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241202124031.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126135834.htm Humans get a real buzz from the virtual world of gaming and augmented reality but now scientists have trialled the use of these new-age technologies on small animals, to test the reactions of tiny hoverflies and even crabs. In a bid to comprehend the aerodynamic powers of flying insects and other little-understood animal behaviors, the study is gaining new perspectives on how invertebrates respond to, interact with and navigate virtual 'worlds' created by advanced entertainment technology. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:58:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126135834.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241123152654.htm To understand the practical challenges of indoor augmented reality applications on smartphones, researchers conducted 113 hours of extensive experiments and case studies over 316 patterns to determine the factors that degrade localization accuracy in real-world indoor environments. Landmarks for vision systems, LiDAR, and the IMU were evaluated. To solve the identified problems, the researchers suggest radio-frequency-based localization as a potential solution for practical augmented reality applications. Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:26:54 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241123152654.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121115640.htm Protein design aims to create customized antibodies for therapies, biosensors for diagnostics, or enzymes for chemical reactions. An international research team has now developed a method for designing large new proteins better than before and producing them with the desired properties in the laboratory. Their approach involves a new way of using the capabilities of the AI-based software Alphafold2, for which the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded in 2024. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:56:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121115640.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121849.htm Traditional police training lacks practical tools for handling mental health crises, leaving officers underprepared. New research provides a promising avenue for addressing this gap using VR training by immersing officers in realistic scenarios. Results show moderate to high engagement in the VR environment, which enhances empathy and highlights its potential as a complement to traditional training. Improving immersion, engagement, and VR familiarity can enhance emotional connections, making well-designed simulations more effective for fostering empathy and sympathy. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:18:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121849.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118125037.htm It turns out gaming is good for you! New research indicates massive multiplayer online gamers learn by gaming and their skills in the workplace are enriched by those seemingly endless hours previously thought of as frittering away time. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:50:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118125037.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112123423.htm Scientists have advanced their NeuroMechFly model, simulating fruit fly movement in the real world. With integrated vision and smell, NeuroMechFly v2 helps us understand brain-body coordination, setting a path for neuroengineering's role in robotics and AI. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:34:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112123423.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241106132217.htm Thin, flexible device could help people with visual impairments 'feel' surroundings. Device comprises a hexagonal array of 19 actuators encapsulated in soft silicone. Device only uses energy when actuators change position, operating for longer periods of time on a single battery charge. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:22:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241106132217.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241101123525.htm Researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment option. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:35:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241101123525.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031131029.htm A video game in which participants herded virtual cattle has furthered our understanding of how humans make decisions on movement and navigation, and it could help us not only interact more effectively with artificial intelligence, but even improve the way robots move in the future. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:10:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031131029.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031124459.htm Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures high-resolution images of muscle movements, enabling continuous, long-term monitoring. When worn on the rib cage, it effectively monitored diaphragm function for respiratory health assessments. When worn on the forearm, it accurately captured hand gestures, allowing users to control a robotic arm and even navigate virtual games. This new technology has potential applications in healthcare for conditions affecting muscle function, as well as in human-machine interfaces for more natural robotic control. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:44:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031124459.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022104454.htm Research of online victimization in the metaverse is sorely lacking. A new study explored harm in the metaverse and VR devices among a sample of 5,005 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17. Findings show a significant percentage of youth reported harm in these spaces, including hate speech, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, grooming behaviors (predators building trust with minors), and unwanted exposure to violent or sexual content. The study also revealed notable gender differences in experiences, emphasizing the need for protective strategies in virtual environments. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:44:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022104454.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241017113151.htm In a new study, humans displayed sympathy towards and protected AI bots who were excluded from playtime. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:31:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241017113151.htm