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Virtual reality has negative side effects – new research shows that can be a problem in the workplace

  • Written by Alexis Souchet, Postdoctoral Researcher in Cognitive Ergonomics, University of Southern California
Virtual reality has negative side effects – new research shows that can be a problem in the workplaceUsing virtual reality headsets can have negative side effects, like dizziness, headaches and nausea.Charnsitr/iStock via Getty Images

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