Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) can evoke a sense of
presence, where a person can feel as though they are physically present in a virtual …

The world is currently experiencing the largest isolation experiment in history. In an attempt
to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic numerous countries across the world …

When friends live across different time zones, have incompatible work schedules, or have
different levels of access to technology, synchronous communication becomes infeasible. To …

This paper aims to argue for the thesis that it is not a priori morally justified that the first
phase of space colonisation is based on sexual reproduction. We ground this position on the …

Human exploration of the solar system brings a host of environmental and engineering
challenges. Among the most important factors in crew health and human performance is the …

The recent rise of virtual reality technology has led researchers to investigate how to adapt
transitions to virtual environments. Transitions play a key role in facilitating the return to …

Revived interest in lunar and planetary exploration is heralding a new era for human
spaceflight, characterized by frequent strain on astronaut's mental well-being, which stems …

We propose a new classification of the human-to-human communication during the use of
immersive teleoperation interfaces based on real-life examples. While a large body of …

In April 2010, President Obama declared a space pioneering goal for the United States in
general and NASA in particular." Fifty years after the creation of NASA, our goal is no longer …

We describe a virtual reality telecommunications ecosystem developed under funding from
NASA entitled ANSIBLE: A Network of Social Interactions for Bilateral Life Enhancement …