CH: Oases of peace: How urban green areas reduce stress in noise

In the Empa's AuraLab, volunteers dived into virtual worlds with VR glasses to investigate the relaxing effects of green spaces. — © Empa DMZ – SCIENCE ¦ MM ¦ AA ¦ New Swiss study demonstrates the measurable impact of urban green on body and psyche Dübendorf/St. Gallen/Thun – green spaces in cities are more than just decorative elements – they are essential for the health of the urban population. This is shown by a recent study by Empa and the S…