science
scientists in Minneapolis create a 100% soundless room
Like the old adage says, the silence is deafening:Scientists at Minneapolis’ Orfield Labs created their own soundless room, an anechoic chamber…
"Making music can help overcome depression"
“”This is a high-quality randomised trial of music therapy specifically for depression, and the results suggest that it can improve the mood and general functioning of people with depression…
scientists connect brain activity to hit songs
“Emory University scientists studying teenagers listening to new music have discovered tell-tale brain responses that could help predict a song’s commercial success…
Music makes you high
“People love music for much the same reason they’re drawn to sex, drugs, gambling and delicious food, according to new research. When you listen to tunes that move you, the study found, your brain releases dopamine, a chemical involved in both motivation and addiction…
Geometrical Music Theory
Following a pioneernig effort by Prof Tymoczko in 2006, the trio has now outlined a method called “geometrical music theory” in the journal Science that they say can turn music into shapes…
Coldplay puts people to sleep (officially)
Brit band Coldplay is the preferred music choice to send us off to sleep at night, a survey has found.
The clean cut rock band fronted by Chris Martin topped a poll of artists lulling Britons into slumber…
