Summary: Adaptive VR exergames, which adjust difficulty based on a user’s emotional state, can improve exercise adherence and enjoyment. By using sensors to monitor physiological changes like heart rate and…
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New research has potential to speed up forensic analysis in sexual assault cases
DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH A team of researchers has developed a radical new technique for analyzing evidence in sexual…
Cathay flights to resume fully by Saturday after A350 repairs
Cathay Pacific expects to resume full operations by Saturday after replacing defective components on its A350s. Cathay Pacific said it will resume full operations by Saturday after replacing defective engine…
New NFL helmet accessory reduces concussions − but players and fans may not be ready to embrace safety over swag
Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear. Over time, the shape and size of these helmets have…
How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term “AIDS” on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early…
Kid-Safe Immersive Tech Could Spark Over-Censorship: Report
Attempts to protect children’s safety in the two-dimensional realm of online social media could adversely impact the 3D world of augmented and virtual reality, according to a report released Tuesday…
How we could warm Mars
Ever since learning the surface of the planet Mars is cold and dead, scientists have wondered if there was a way to make it friendlier to life. A team including…
Impact of concussion while playing sports is different in those who don’t play professionally, study suggests
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a study led by a UNSW medical researcher suggests. In fact, study…
Viewpoint: Probiotics are not regulated by the FDA. Do they even work?
P robiotics, also referred to as live biotherapeutic products (LBPs), are products that contain live organisms, such as bacteria, that are found naturally in humans. The most common are bacteria that belong…
A sensory pen that can read Braille could improve literacy among the visually impaired
Braille-tip pen. Credit: George Jenkinson A pen that can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol. Braille literacy is frequently reported as…
