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Good news for immersive journalism: look at your audience

A new study in collaboration with the BBC finds that users feel more engaged in a virtual reality news experience when virtual characters acknowledge them - even by simple gaze; Frontiers in Robotics and AI [...]
Could thyroid screening make your baby smarter?

A new review highlights growing evidence for universal thyroid testing in early pregnancy; Frontiers in Endocrinology [...]
Robotic arm may help to rehabilitate chronic stroke victims

A new study shows that robotic arm rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients may promote speech and language recovery; Frontiers in Neurology [...]
Taste is key in promoting insect-based food

Promoting the enjoyable aspects of insect-based food is more effective than highlighting health or environmental benefits: Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms

A new study shows that the famous relaxing effects of lavender rely on sense of smell; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]