Through her work as a clinical psychologist 15 years ago, Micah Mazurek first became interested in understanding the role of technology in the lives of teens and adults on the autism spectrum.
Apr 13, 2021
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Problematic gaming is a significant health issue worldwide, with Flinders University researcher Dr. Daniel King saying the global prevalence is estimated to be about 2% and much higher among male adolescents.
Mar 23, 2021
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A team of researchers at the University of Oxford working with two video game makers has found that volunteers who play video games self-report a positive feeling of wellbeing. In their paper published in the journal Royal ...
Within a short span of time and with few instructions, people can solve complex problems from scratch, for instance, loading the trunk of a car with seemingly too many objects. This is the core of human intelligence—its ...
Dec 15, 2020
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Physical distancing measures during the first COVID-19 outbreak led to the closure of libraries, theaters, gyms, cafes and community centers across Australia. Venues like these are known as "third places".
Sep 30, 2020
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Results from a new study suggest that college men who play video games tend to exercise less and have poorer eating habits compared to non-gamers. Nearly 70 percent of men included in the study reported playing at least some ...
Jun 1, 2020
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An alien ship appears on the left side of the screen. The player hears it coming and has a laser ready. With a quick tap of the space bar, the alien is toast. The player is safe for just a moment before hearing another alien ...
May 21, 2020
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Feeling trapped? Are the walls closing in? Do you have a strange urge to do something a little crazy? Maybe it's not that bad, but after more than a month of distancing yourself from co-workers, classmates, friends and even ...
Apr 20, 2020
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"How would we have coped before the internet?" is a quandary likely posed by someone you know.
Apr 13, 2020
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University professors from New York and California designed and developed three digital games—available online and in the iOS and Google Play app stores—to help its users' brains work more efficiently. While some digital ...
Jan 17, 2020
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