FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2021·3 min readMaking Music Tunes up Wellbeing During LockdownOnline music improvisation collaborations helped improve mood, reduce feelings of loneliness, and promote feelings of community for participants.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 22, 2021·1 min readMusic Is a Must for Young DriversYoung drivers say it's "almost impossible" for them to concentrate on driving and road conditions without listening to music while on the road.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 22, 2021·4 min readGrit but Not Growth Mindset Linked to Flow State in MusiciansMusicians with grit, or greater perseverance and passion, are more likely to lose themselves in the "flow" of their musical performance.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 14, 2021·4 min readWhy We’re Obsessed With Music From Our YouthA new study reveals why we tend to prefer music from our teenage years as we age. Findings suggest songs from our youth may be entangled with positive memories of experiences from that time.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 10, 2021·5 min readChoir Singing Can Improve Cognitive Functioning Among the ElderlySeniors embarking on musical hobbies, such as joining choirs, show improvements in cognitive function and flexibility.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 9, 2021·4 min readKey Metaphors in the Most Popular Love Songs Speak of Proximity and PossessionMetaphors represent over 70% of figurative language used to convey love and emotion in pop music. Over two-thirds of love songs reflect the correlation between physical proximity and possession.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 25, 2021·3 min readMusicians Have More Connected Brains Than Non-MusiciansRegardless of innate pitch ability, musicians' brains have stronger connections than those who don't play music.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 2, 2021·3 min readMaking Music Good MedicineResearchers explore the health and wellbeing benefits of music, from improving creativity to helping boost mood.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 28, 2020·3 min readMusic-Induced Emotions Can Be Predicted From Brain ScansBased on the activity in the auditory cortex and motor cortex, researchers were able to predict whether a participant was listening to music that was upbeat or sad.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 23, 2020·4 min readWhy an Early Start Is Key to Developing Musical Skill Later in LifeStudy supports the theory that learning to play music early in life is associated with higher levels of musical skill and achievement as adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·December 10, 2020·5 min readSoothing Words and Music During Surgery Might Reduce Postoperative PainPatients exposed to soothing music while under general anesthetic experienced less postoperative pain and had lower opioid consumption following surgery.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 22, 2020·4 min readStereotypes Prejudice Our Musical TastesEmotional response to music isn't just derived from lyrics or the beat, they are also based on preconceived ideas we have about different musical genres.Read More