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Some online video games found to promote 'sociability,' researchers say

Researchers Constance Steinkuehler and Dmitri Williams found that online video games like 'Asheron's Call' and 'Lineage' foster social interaction and relationships beyond the workplace and home. The games offer virtual third places for informal sociability, bridging social capital and broadening worldviews.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalJournal of Computer-Mediated Communication·DateAug 17, 2006
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Nature vs Nintendo: Video games or national parks

A study by University of Illinois Chicago researchers found a significant correlation between the rise of video games and internet use, as well as rising fuel prices, and a decline in U.S. national park visits. The study suggests that increased home entertainment activity may be contributing to a decrease in outdoor activities.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalJournal of Environmental Planning and Management·DateMay 9, 2006

Mature-rated video games often include content not specified on warning labels

Researchers analyzed 36 M-rated video games and found nearly all contained violence and blood, with 4,268 human deaths observed. The study highlights the need for parents and physicians to recognize that popular M-rated games contain unlabeled content that may negatively influence children's perceptions and behaviors.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalArchives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine·DateApr 3, 2006
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Violent video games lead to brain activity characteristic of aggression

A functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study found a causal link between playing violent video games and brain-activity patterns characteristic of aggressive cognitions. The research used a novel frame-by-frame method to analyze game content and measured brain activity, physiological measures, and audio data from the game.

SourceMichigan State University·JournalMedia Psychology·DateOct 11, 2005

Students revamp tractor for use by workers with disabilities

A team of four Johns Hopkins University students adapted a tractor for use by people with disabilities, including those who are paraplegic. The modifications included a hydraulic lift, hand-controlled throttle, and mechanical device to enable drivers without disabilities to operate the tractor.

SourceJohns Hopkins University·DateJun 16, 2005
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Gamers' brains no different than yours or mine

A study by Washington University postdoctoral fellow Alan Castel found that expert video game players exhibit a 20% reduction in response times compared to non-players. This suggests that expertise is acquired through practice rather than being an innate ability.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalActa Psychologica·DateJun 9, 2005

Do you know where you are? Body and self not the same

A study by Arthur B. Markman and C. Miguel Brendl found that people's representations of self are distinct from their body representations, suggesting a temporary localization of the self in virtual environments like video games. This external representation affects how players perceive and act, potentially leading to a merge of both b...

SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science·DateMar 28, 2005

Scents and emotions linked by learning, Brown study shows

A study by Rachel Herz at Brown University found that responses to new odors depend on emotions experienced while the odor was present. Participants who played a game and watched a film clip rated the new scent as enjoyable and familiar, whereas those who played a frustrating game rated it as unpleasant.

SourceBrown University·JournalInternational Journal of Comparative Psychology·DateJan 5, 2005

Human subjects play mind games

A breakthrough in brain-machine interface technique uses electrocorticographic (ECoG) activity to record brain surface signals, enabling humans to control computers with their minds. The study achieved high accuracy rates and promises potential applications in prosthetic limb control for individuals with disabilities.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalJournal of Neural Engineering·DateJun 9, 2004
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The human brain responds to receiving rewards 'the old fashioned way'

Researchers used fMRI to study brain activity in response to rewards, finding that reward centers were activated when participants actively received the reward. Active participation was found to be more salient and arousing than passive receipt, highlighting its importance for brain function.

SourceEmory University Health Sciences Center·JournalNeuron·DateMay 12, 2004

World first: computer games that can boost self esteem

Researchers at McGill University have developed three computer games that can help people feel more positive about themselves and build their self-esteem. The games, Wham!, EyeSpy: The Matrix, and Grow Your Chi, work by training players to focus on positive feedback and develop automatic thought patterns that boost confidence.

SourceMcGill University·JournalJournal of Social and Clinical Psychology·DateMay 6, 2004

Video games, not TV, linked to obesity in kids

Research suggests that video game play is related to children's weight status, while television use is not. Children with higher BMIs spent moderate amounts of time playing electronic games, whereas those with lower BMIs played either little or a lot of time on other devices.

SourceCenter for Advancing Health·JournalJournal of Adolescence·DateMar 17, 2004
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New way to make realistic shadows for computer images, animation

Engineers at Ohio State University have developed a new software algorithm that models translucent objects and fluids to create soft, realistic shadows. The algorithm, called splatting, uses volume elements and 2D footprints to generate accurate shadows with minimal data storage requirements.

SourceOhio State University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics·DateJun 17, 2003

Odors summon emotion and influence behavior, new study says

A study at Brown University found that novel odors can compromise participants' persistence in word tests due to induced frustration. In contrast, neutral odors had no effect on performance. The research suggests a potential link between emotions and scent-based behavior.

SourceBrown University·DateApr 13, 2003