Oxford VR Oxford VR, a spin-out company of Oxford University, has developed an automated virtual reality programme which can help people conquer their fear of heights. The programme features a virtual therapist called Nic, who coaches people through various challenges like picking apples or rescuing a cat from a tree. The results of the first […]
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AI-enabled Guess store helps you create an ensemble
You can try Amazon’s Echo Look if you want AI to offer fashion advice at home. But what if you’re at the store, and would rather not hem and haw while you decide if that top goes with those jeans? Guess and Alibaba think they can help. They’ve worked together on an AI system, FashionAI, […]
Australian researchers find no evidence that cannabis helps with chronic pain
An Australian study of 1,500 people revealed no strong findings supporting the use of cannabis in the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain. The study published in the journal Lancet Public Health found those using cannabis had greater pain and anxiety, were coping less, and reported that pain was interfering more in their life. There has […]
How sport helps fight illness
More than 15 million people in England (a third of the population) live with one or more common long-term health conditions and are much less likely to enjoy physical exercise as a result. They experience more barriers to being active, from physical symptoms such as pain, tiredness and breathlessness, to a fear of injuring themselves. […]
Jedinak's penalty kick helps Australia draw with Denmark in crucial Group C game
Mile Jedinak's penalty kick gave Australia a 1-1 draw against Denmark on Thursday and new life at the World Cup. Christian Eriksen scored in the opening minutes for Denmark, which has gone unbeaten in 17 straight international matches. But Jussuf Poulsen's handball after a video review set up Jedinak's opportunity in the 38th minute. Going into the tournament, No. 36 Australia was the lowest-ranked […]
PAX’s ‘Session Control’ helps you control your vape high
If you partake in cannabis, you’ve probably overdone it at some point and felt like the walls are closing in. Or instantly forgot what you just said and were suddenly paranoid everyone in the room thinks you’re weird? Or put your vape pen down so you can look for your vape pen? If you have […]
'Being an immigrant helps to embrace diversity'– Infantino on running post of FIFA president (VIDEO)
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said his experience of having emigrated to Switzerland helps him to understand people and resolve problems in his role at the helm of the world football governing body. Talking exclusively to RT host and former football great Peter Schmeichel, Infantino said that his top goal is to develop football around […]
How music helps rehab patients learn how to move again
Research has revealed that music therapy can improve motor skills in patients with neurological disorder.
Dear oil helps some emerging economies and harms others
When they are not fretting about the American dollar or Chinese debt, policymakers in emerging economies keep a close eye on the oil market. The price of Brent crude has risen by nearly 50% in the past year to around $ 80 a barrel. It ranks as the 11th-biggest spike in the past 70 years […]
Target’s AR ‘studio’ helps you try on makeup at home
You don’t need to spring for a Galaxy S9 just to try makeup from the comfort of your living room. Target has unveiled a Beauty Studio feature that uses augmented reality to try a selection of cosmetics (including lipstick, blush and eyelashes) on Target’s desktop and mobile websites as well as kiosks in 10 retail […]
