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Child care centers aren’t a likely source of COVID-19 spread, study says

Parents who send their children to child care can breathe a little easier. New research shows that children in daycare were not significant spreaders of COVID-19. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge […]

Published on November 27, 2023

Mixing heat with hair styling products may be bad for your health

Hair products often contain ingredients that easily evaporate, so users may inhale some of these chemicals, potentially posing health repercussions. Now, researchers have studied emissions of these volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including siloxanes, which shine and smooth hair. The scientists report that using these hair care products can change indoor air composition quickly, and common […]

Published on November 27, 2023

Immersive engagement in mixed reality can be measured with reaction time

In the real world/digital world cross-over of mixed reality, a user’s immersive engagement with the program is called presence. Now, researchers have identified reaction time as a potential presence measurement tool. Their findings have implications for calibrating mixed reality to the user in real time.  Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 27, 2023