Working seems especially hard in the summer. As I write this, it’s 73 degrees outside without a single cloud. I catch myself staring out the window for minutes at a time, thinking about reading and ...

How” and “why” our brains like music are two separate questions. A recent popular article sheds light on how. Explorations of music’s benefits point us to the whys.

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...

That favorite song? It’s not just catchy, it’s changing your brain. Music doesn’t just tickle your ears; it rewires your brain almost instantly. Experts explain that the effects of music are fast, ...

You've experienced it, right? Listening to a song that transports you somewhere you can't explain. Slow or fast, rock, pop, or classical, the song gives you chills while filling your soul. Nothing ...

Grace Leslie’s work with ATLAS’ Brain Music Lab transforms brain activity into sound, blending art, technology and neuroscience Grace Leslie stands in front of a crowd, a flute perched at her lips. In ...

The proposed system’s small size makes it a powerful tool to combat stress in daily life using optimized playlists tuned to the user’s current emotional state. Most people are familiar with ‘musical ...

Ever hit play on a song that gives you goosebumps? That spine-tingling sensation when the music hits just right? Scientists have figured out how to make those moments happen more often, and the ...

Music is often called the “universal language.” It heals, soothes, connects and cuts across every mood and stage of life. But a new study suggests your love of music may do more than lift your spirits ...