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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 18, 2025·6 min read

          Eyes Blink in Time With Music, Revealing Hidden Brain Rhythms

          New research shows that spontaneous eye blinks naturally sync to the beat of music, revealing a hidden form of auditory-motor synchronization that occurs even without conscious movement. In more than 100 participants listening to steady-tempo classical music, both blinks and brainwaves aligned with the rhythm, even when songs were played backward or replaced with tone-based beats.
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          This shows a woman running while listening to music.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 7, 2025·4 min read

          Adaptive Music Tech Makes Workouts More Fun, Helps People Stay Active

          Researchers have shown that adaptive music systems that adjust tempo and rhythm to match a user’s movement can make exercise significantly more enjoyable and motivating. These personalized interactive music systems use real-time data from wearables to keep music aligned with walking, cycling, or weightlifting intensity, helping users stay in rhythm and maintain effort.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 26, 2025·6 min read

          Music and Nature Work in Harmony to Ease Stress and Lift Mood

          The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can significantly boost emotional and physical well-being. A new review found that combining these experiences—such as listening to music outdoors, gardening while singing, or caring for animals—can improve mood, reduce stress, and ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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          This shows an older lady listening to music.
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          ·October 26, 2025·6 min read

          Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%

          Older adults who regularly listen to or play music may significantly lower their risk of dementia, according to a study of more than 10,800 people over age 70. Those who always listened to music showed a 39% lower risk of developing dementia and better memory performance, while those who played instruments had a 35% lower risk.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 17, 2025·7 min read

          Why Teenage Songs Define Us: The Science of Musical Memory

          A global study reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come from our teenage years—typically peaking around age 17. This “reminiscence bump” marks the period when our developing brains most strongly imprint musical memories that help form identity.
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          Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 15, 2025·5 min read

          Feeling the Music: Touch Amplifies Emotional Power of Sound

          A new study shows that combining touch with hearing profoundly intensifies emotional responses to music. Using a custom-built device that transforms sound into tactile vibrations, researchers found that people experienced more joy, connection, and reduced anxiety when they could both hear and feel the music.
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          This shows two people listening to music and touching arms.
          Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 13, 2025·4 min read

          Why the Brain Feels the Beat Better Through Sound Than Touch

          A new study reveals that the human brain synchronizes more accurately with rhythm when listening to music than when feeling it through touch. When people tap along to sound, slow rhythmic brain waves align with the perceived beat, helping maintain steady timing.
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          This shows people walking with album covers and sound waves in the background.
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          ·October 5, 2025·6 min read

          How Growing Up Changes the Way We Hear, and Feel, Music

          Our music preferences evolve across life — from youthful exploration to nostalgic reflection. A large-scale analysis of 40,000 users’ streaming data over 15 years revealed that young listeners engage broadly with new and popular music, while adults settle into more personal and emotionally rooted tastes.
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          This shows a person playing piano.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 1, 2025·9 min read

          Pianists Can Shape Piano Timbre Through Touch

          A new study has scientifically confirmed that pianists can change piano timbre mid-performance through touch alone. Using high-speed sensors, researchers captured key movements and showed that subtle differences in motion aligned with the timbre that listeners perceived.
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          This shows a person playing a guitar and a brain.
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          ·September 28, 2025·6 min read

          Musicians’ Brains Show Remarkable Resistance to Pain

          A new study finds that musicians experience pain differently than non-musicians, thanks to how their brains adapt through years of training. While pain usually shrinks the brain’s motor maps and increases discomfort, musicians showed stable motor maps and reported less pain after induced hand soreness.
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          This shows a person playing an instrument.
          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 24, 2025·5 min read

          Positive Memories Boost Musicians’ Performance by Reframing Stress

          A new study reveals that recalling positive memories before stepping on stage can significantly boost musicians’ performance. Professional wind instrumentalists who reflected on positive experiences showed higher nervous system activity, greater emotional positivity, and stronger arousal compared to those recalling negative or no memories.
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          This shows a brain and music notes.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·September 17, 2025·4 min read

          Musicians Tune Out Distractions More Easily

          A new study shows that musically trained individuals have an easier time focusing on the right sounds in noisy environments. By measuring brain activity during tasks requiring attention to specific melodies, researchers found stronger signals linked to conscious attention and weaker signals tied to automatic distraction in musical participants.
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