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VR Docu-Series Explores The Lives Of Chimps Freed From Research Labs

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In 2009, two chimpanzees originating from the New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, were ‘leased’ to Stony Brook University in New York. via the Condition One app on the Oculus GO and Samsung Gear VR. Download the Condition One app free on the Oculus Store. Image Credit: Project Chimps.

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Celebrate Earth Day With These Nature Themed VR Experiences

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Thankfully, immersive technology—such as VR—has proven to be the ideal tool for educating the public on environmental issues and spread awareness through immersive projects designed to envoke a sense of empathy with the user. PROJECT CHIMPS. It was there the animals were subjected to years of invasive and painful medical testing.

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