Humans
Musicians’ brains fire symmetrically when they listen to music
Proficiency with a musical instrument doesn't just change the structure of the brain – it also changes the way we hear music
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Health
Why music therapy is making a comeback
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Health
Why music makes us feel good: It releases brain’s painkillers
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Technology
Why the internet is giving us worse games, books and music
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Machine music
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Technology
Machines are about to start making their own beautiful music
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Environment
Zoologger: Musical spider purrs like a cat to attract mates
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Does music strike a chord with everyone?
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Health
Musical software helps mothers push babies out faster
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Life
How I’m bringing ancient music back to life
What did Palaeolithic pop sound like? Ask Rupert Till, part of a team recreating long-forgotten instruments and the soundscapes they were played in
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Life
Thrush’s song fits human musical scales
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Physics
Perfect harmonies: How music was built into science
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Human harp makes music by playing the Brooklyn Bridge
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Humans
Dream Job: Science impresario at summer music fests
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