Almost a decade ago, Chongxi Lai, then a graduate student at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus, was puzzled by a nagging question: Are animals capable of imagination? “I ...

Virtual reality can be an immersive way to play games, experience new environments, or consume and learn new content for anyone of any age. With that philosophy in mind, scientists have expanded the ...

Rats immersed in a VR world played games that could be won only by using imaginative route planning, scientists report. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...