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High unemployment makes song lyrics angrier — but not sadder or anxious
Unemployment makes people stressed, and angry -- music reflects that.
Wildfires can change the songs birds sing
Events such as wildfire spread birds -- and their songs -- around.
What’s the link between music, pleasure, and emotion?
It's basically just sound, so why can it influence us as it does?
Can a song be universal? Apparently so, according to science
Songs from cultures around the world have similar patterns
Your brain only needs 0.1 to 0.3 seconds to recognize a familiar song
This could lead to new treatments for certain mental illnesses.
The link between the music you listen to and your personality isn’t exactly clear
Despite they are frequently associated with rebellion, music genres such as rap and heavy metal don’t appear to be linked ...
Music ‘flows’ in the opposite direction when we play it in our heads
The brain seems to treat how it listens and recalls music in opposite directions.
High school students who study music perform better at math, English, and science
The skill you learn practicing music transfer more broadly to other fields of study.
Humans and monkeys respond differently to music and speech
Our ability to detect pitch may have been integral to the development of language and music.
Why depressed people listen to more sad music
It's probably not what you think.
Musical training makes your brain better at paying attention
Oh so THAT'S what I was missing!
Scientists played music to aging cheese to change its taste. Hip-hop worked the best
It's a cheesy topic, but the results were tasty. I mean, interesting.
Unexpected notes make music more enjoyable
Surprise is the spice of life.
How people use music as a sleeping aid
Music is free and doesn't have negative side effects, unlike sleeping aid drugs.
Music therapy makes children with autism more socially aware
Individuals with autism hear much more than regular people -- and music seems to help them communicate better.
Why music makes you feel less tired while exercising
Music activates a specific brain region that suppresses the sense of fatigue.
Ancient Greek music: now we finally know what it sounded like
Exciting new research finally unravels how the ancient Greeks played music.
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