Helping a child in a virtual reality game increased players’ motivation to help others in real life, according to a new study.

Playing a virtual reality game can increase a person's sense of altruism and influence levels of empathy, according to a new study from University of Oregon researchers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jim Holtshouse watches video through a Rendever virtual-reality headset at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio retirement community in ...

Researchers at TU Graz are using virtual reality and large language models to support people with autism spectrum disorder in ...

A university student has said he is "over the moon" seeing people test virtual reality (VR) software he hopes will one day help therapists treat phobias. Liam Harte, a computer sc ...

LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engaging in bold ...

LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Many retirement developments serve as a tranquil refuge for older people who can no longer travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures. But residents of hundreds of ...