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By keeping the mouse in place on the treadmill — rather than allowing it to run through a natural environment or physical maze — neurobiologists can use tools to view and map the brain as the mouse traverses a virtual space. Ultimately, this helps researchers grasp general principles of how activated neural circuits encode information …

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Lincoln University plans to implement several emerging technologies in its classrooms this fall, with the possible inclusion of virtual reality, the institution announced this week. Lincoln U., a small, historically Black university tucked in the southeast corner of the state, plans first to ensure that all of its students have consistent access to the basic technologies …

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XR refers collectively to virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality technology, all of which can be immensely helpful to insurance businesses. (Shutterstock) It’s clear that technology has helped businesses and people around the world adapt to life during the COVID-19 pandemic — with “remote” ways of working, connecting and general living affecting most everybody. …

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Verizon Media will develop first of its kind VR experience for live sports viewing as part of deal with Entain New YouGov Research Reveals interactivity and social media are transforming Gaming and Entertainment LONDON, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Media, the global media and technology company and Entain plc (LSE: ENT), the international sports-betting and …

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Wednesday, December 04, 2019 7:19 p.m. CST By Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Moviegoers have been offered rolling seats, 3D glasses and even rain and smells in recent years as theater chains seek to fill seats. Now comes an immersive experience that gets its U.S. launch in Los Angeles next week. It features laser …

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There is no clear evidence yet that immersive experiences can provide benefits to museums, according to a new report calling for more research into their potential. The study from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) and Cardiff University says cultural institutions have often been testbeds for immersive approaches to attracting audiences and deepening …

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STONY BROOK, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — On Long Island, one of the fastest computers in the world is used to possibly save lives. Researchers at Stony Brook University have developed the world’s largest immersive visualization cabins, helping doctors find tiny cancers and much more. Thanks to a $1 million computer upgrade, if you step into one …

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Santa Fe, New Mexico is the third-largest art market in the country. The town is home to more than 250 art galleries and dealers, although there tends to be a common theme. Let’s just say there’s no shortage of options when it comes to buying turquoise jewelry or scenes of sunsets and cowboys and cacti. …

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For quite a while now, there’s been great interest in smart cities. While there is no universally accepted definition of a smart city, the ultimate aim is to provide improved citizen services and a better lifestyle to urban dwellers. In the quest to transform this ambitious plan into reality, governments, urban planners, engineers, and architects are collaboratively …

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The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is looking for pitches on how to enhance and augment traditional creative arts through immersive technologies. Through a partnership with Microsoft the foundation is offering a share of a $750,00 pool of cash and the option of technical support from Microsoft, including mentoring in mixed-reality technologies and …