Virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures, suggests a new study, Using virtual reality (VR) technology to explain what to expect before going under the knife could ...

Image from the VR experience used in the study. (Phoebe Reynolds Surgassists via SWNS) By Stephen Beech Virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures, suggests a new ...

A single bridge in central Russia connects the two halves of the country’s railway network—making an attractive target for a Ukrainian attack. After more than a year of pursuing a negotiated track to ...

The article argues that parents choose schools for reasons beyond test scores, such as safety from bullying. The author contends that such regulations stifle innovation and harm students who struggle ...

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As Oregon’s energy demands increase, lawmakers are looking for ways to help cut the strain, at least during high peak times. A smart thermostat and electric vehicle. "Virtual power plants" can help ...

The Oregon legislature is considering bills to make renewable energy more accessible and the power grid more resilient. One bill would allow homeowners to finance energy-efficient products through ...

Discrete Device Assignment links physical GPUs directly to Hyper-V VMs, enabling AI acceleration without RemoteFX. The chip targets real-world bottlenecks, not just raw compute. Microsoft emphasizes ...

OpenJDK project teams will focus work on features such as value types, code reflection, AOT compilation, and structured concurrency in the coming year. Oracle’s Java team in 2026 will work toward ...

SoFi Technology's appeal among younger customers could present an attractive long-term tailwind. Uber Technologies has yet to tap the full potential of its addressable market. Berkshire Hathaway ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...

New computer modeling could help scientists better understand how the retina regenerates, opening the door to new treatments for vision loss, according to a study from the University of Surrey. The ...