The neuroscience of loving music

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Despite the constant stream of bad news we see in the media, the reality is that living standards have improved dramatically across time.

We live in interesting times. The systems of today are powerful. They can write, paint, direct, plan, code, and even write passable prose. And with this explosion of capabilities, we also have an…

By analyzing the brain waves of improvising jazz musicians, researchers now understand how the brain achieves a creative flow state. The findings have practical implications for anyone – not just…

Maybe it’s a commercial jingle, a TikTok song, or a new summer bop. Here’s how to trick your brain into hitting pause.

It can seem like an almost childish mistake, but a surprising number of adults confuse left from right and scientists are only just starting to understand why.

When the brain encodes memories as positive or negative, one molecule determines which way they will go.

Learning a new language or playing a musical instrument has a positive impact on cognitive function in the aging brain, researchers report.

«Summary: Learning a new language or playing a musical instrument has a positive impact on cognitive function in the aging brain, researchers report.»