Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects. A ...

Good news: Nature is in decline, but 'nature VR' is good enough for our brains. Exposure to simulated natural environments has a comparable effect on your mood to being exposed to actual nature, ...

As nature connection researchers, we're aware of the innumerable benefits of spending time outside in nature. We're also aware that, like so many other interactions, immersing oneself in nature is an ...

Watching nature on an ordinary television relieves boredom and negative emotions, according to a study. But interacting with nature in virtual reality (VR) leads to greater improvements in positive ...

Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects. A ...

Virtual Reality can make us 'be somewhere else', for example a greener place, to help us feel better here and now, and can also help us plan for a better future. But how? It was the start of exams’ ...

Therapists, scientists and creative workers are finding ways to tap into the positive mental health benefits of being in green spaces. From mindful bird listening to virtual reality interactions, they ...