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In neurorehabilitation, some studies reported the effective use of art therapy for reducing psychological disorders and for enhancing physical functions and cognitive abilities. Neuroaesthetical studies showed that seeing an art masterpiece can spontaneously elicit a widespread brain arousal, also involving motor networks. To combine contemplative and performative benefits of art...

In recent years, extended reality has increasingly been used to enhance the shopping experience for customers. In particular, some virtual dressing room applications have begun to develop, as they allow customers to try on digital clothes and see how they fit. However, recent studies found that the presence of an...

Background: Throughout the history of the city, the architecture of Alexandria, Egypt, has been in contact with world cultures, especially those of the Mediterranean sphere. Alexandria is rich with cultural features dating back seven thousand years. In Alexandria, the heritage value of the city has decreased since the beginning of...

As a red beam of light is reflected in an arch, Prasad Iyer (right) and Igal Brener (left) demonstrate optical hardware used for beam steering experiments at Sandia National Laboratories Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies. Photo: Craig Fritz/Sandia National Laboratories.In a major breakthrough in the fields of nanophotonics and ultrafast optics,...

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Weight-loss injections have taken over the internet. But what does this mean for people IRL? Over the course of the last year, so-called “miracle” weight-loss drugs have blown...

Michael Edenfield’s doctor calls him the Incredible Shrinking Man.  Between Thanksgiving 2021 and Christmas 2022, the 49-year-old aviation worker shed 129 pounds. Also gone: his sleep apnea machine, his high-blood-pressure medication, and a diuretic pill he had used to alleviate fluid retention in his legs. This is thanks to the...

If Unearthly Materials' claims are true, and if scientists can refine the room-temp superconductor further, it could become a truly transformative technology. Unearthly Materials claimed to have big-name investors, but they weren’t all on board by Tim De Chant originally published on TechCrunch...

FSTD Special Conditions development and assessment process published by EASA EASA has established a process for ‘FSTD Special Conditions development and assessment’ in line with the needs of industry to provide general guidance and a basis for the qualification of new technologies used in Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD).  ...

​​Usability Testing of Virtual Reality for Opioid-Sparing Pain Management Among Diverse Patients Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 03/15/2023 - 16:26 Detailed Description ​Researchers conducted usability testing of VR for opioid-sparing pain management in a safety-net healthcare system serving racial and ethnic minority patients using an implementation science framework. Center Office of...

We’re excited to share that Gartner has recognized Google as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Conversational AI Platforms, authored by Bern Elliot and Gabriele Rigon.We believe this recognition is a testament to Google Cloud’s robust investments and commitment to innovation in AI, coupled with a...

If you’re looking to upgrade your data management system to the cloud in the near future, you’re not alone. Companies worldwide spent nearly $84 billion on cloud storage technology in 2022, a substantial increase from the $70 billion spent in 2021. Total spending is expected to increase to over $375...

Digital twins can significantly improve predictive facility maintenance in 2023. Read the full article "Digital Twins And Facility Maintenance" on Facility Executive Magazine....