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Virtual reality technology finds real world applications

By Craig Taylor | The Duquesne Duke The yearning desire to be completly immersed in virtual reality has become an antiquated cliché for video game fans. But with household VR technology now closer than ever before, the fad that was once dismissed as unfeasible has found new life in the upcoming Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR and the portable Samsung Gear headsets. It is … Continue reading Virtual reality technology finds real world applications

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Virtual reality: the future of video games or a passing fad?

By Grant Stoner | The Duquesne Duke The science-fiction genre explores some of our biggest fantasies. Starfighters battling in space, encounters with strange and ancient alien races and the ability to enter virtual realities captivate us in theaters, video games and books. Now, thanks to a single individual, one of our fantasies has become a reality. In 2012 at the young age of 19, Palmer … Continue reading Virtual reality: the future of video games or a passing fad?

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DU student, professor create program to view molecules in 3-D

By Sydnie Pennington | The Duquesne Duke A Duquesne computer science student and a chemistry professor have developed a new program that turns cutting edge virtual reality technology into a learning experience for those studying molecules.   Junior computer science major Brian Adams, with the assistance of chemistry professor Jeffry Madura, created a software program which allows an individual to view molecular structures in three … Continue reading DU student, professor create program to view molecules in 3-D

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