Believe it or not, scientists have been using virtual reality setups to study brain activity in lab mice for years. In the past, this has been done by surrounding the mice with flat displays — a ...

New miniature virtual reality (VR) goggles provide more immersive experiences for mice living in laboratory settings. By more faithfully simulating natural environments, the researchers can more ...

A mouse was running through a grassy field earlier this year when it noticed a black object in the sky. The mouse froze as it inspected the figure. A few seconds later, the predator swooped down and ...

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Scientists at Cornell University have created mini virtual reality headsets for mice. These MouseGoggles aren't just to help the critters unwind after a long day in the lab; they offer researchers a ...

Humans aren’t the only ones getting in on the virtual reality craze. Scientists have just debuted a new technology that allows mice to more realistically—and adorably—experience VR in the lab.

Northwestern University researchers have developed new virtual reality (VR) goggles for mice. Besides just being cute, these miniature goggles provide more immersive experiences for mice living in ...

Scientists have been utilizing virtual reality setups to examine brain activity in laboratory mice for an extended period. Traditionally, this involved placing mice amidst flat displays, a method with ...

With the new goggles, researchers should be able to design better experiments to learn how the animals perceive the world. Reading time 2 minutes At last, researchers say they’ve found a way for lab ...