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NYU Abu Dhabi science faculty and researchers are frequently featured in local and international media.
Scientists Discover Anatomical Changes In The Brains Of The Newly Sighted
Following cataract removal, some of the brain’s visual pathways seem to be more malleable than previously thought
India Education Diary | May 07, 2023
MIT Scientists Discover Surprising Anatomical Changes in the Brains of the Newly Sighted
MIT neuroscientists discovered anatomical changes that occur in the white matter pathways linking visual-processing areas of the brain in children who have congenital cataracts surgically removed.
Sky News | May 02, 2023
Using 3D visualisation as a learning tool
The benefits of virtual reality (VR) as an educational tool have been highlighted by researchers from New York University and University Wisconsin-Madison.
Technology Decisions | September 28, 2021
'Cybersickness:' Too much screen time leading to illness
While most of us are watching out for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, we could be ignoring something else that's making us sick - too much screen time. It's called cyber sickness. Professor Bas Rokers with New York University explains.
Fox 26 | July 29, 2021
Predicting motion sickness severity from virtual reality
A new study led by Head of the Rokers Vision Laboratory and NYUAD Associate Professor of Psychology Bas Rokers explored why the severity of motion sickness varies from person to person by investigating sources of cybersickness during VR use.
First World MedTech | March 11, 2021
Study reveals motion sickness severity
A team of researchers has identified that a person's ability to detect visual cues may help predict the severity of motion sickness symptoms.
New York Indian | March 10, 2021
NYU Abu Dhabi study predicts motion sickness severity
"It was clear that the greater an individual's sensitivity to motion parallax cues, the more severe the motion sickness symptoms," says lead NYU Abu Dhabi researcher.
Science Codex | March 10, 2021
Person’s Ability To Detect Visual Cues May Predict Severity Of Motion Sickness
The discomfort was due to a specific sensory cue called motion parallax, which is defined as the relative movement of different parts of the environment.
Newsgram | March 10, 2021
Predicting motion sickness severity from virtual reality
A new study explored why the severity of motion sickness varies from person to person by investigating sources of cybersickness during VR use.
ScienceDaily | March 9, 2021
NYUAD Researcher Aids in Solving Cybersickness
WR and AR technologies have grown in popularity as they can immerse users in novel situations and environments by simulating the necessary stimuli.
The Sustanabilist | November 19, 2020
NYUAD researcher aids in the development of a pathway to solve cybersickness
This research guides the way for the widespread use of immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality in a variety of industries.
Zawya | November 18, 2020
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