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Spatial Cognition Lab
Welcome to Spatial Cognition Lab.! We explore several topics related to Spatial Cognition and cognitive processes involved in this ability across the lifespan focusing on the external and internal factors who affects spatial orientation.
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Comparing Immersive and Non-Immersive VR: Effects on Spatial Learning and Aesthetic Experience in Museum Settings A recent article published in Brain Sciences "Comparing Immersive and Non-Immersive VR: Effects on Spatial Learning and Aesthetic Experience in Museum Settings" by Laura Piccardi, Marcello Massidda, Laura Travaglini, Sofia Pescarin, Marco Giancola, Massimiliano Palmiero, Matteo Deflorian, Sabrina Apollaro, Roberta Lista, and Raffaella […]
Evaluating Young Adults' Engagement with Cultural Heritage The recent article published in Heritage by Manuele Veggi, Alessandro von Gal, Laura Piccardi, Sofia Pescarin, and Raffaella Nori titled "How Much Do We Care About Cultural Heritage? A Rasch Scale Validation Study Among Young Adults", investigates the relationship between citizens and cultural heritage through the novel Cultural Heritage […]
The Shared Brain Map for Spatial Navigation and Visuo-Spatial Planning Revealed Navigating a new city and solving a complex puzzle might seem like fundamentally different challenges, yet our brain tackles them using a surprisingly similar core toolkit. A landmark new study - Common Brain Areas in Spatial Navigation and Visuo-Spatial Planning: A Meta-Analysis- by Sofia […]
