Life
How music can shine a light on past worlds without words
Comparing Notes by Adam Ockelford demystifies an art form, and offers unexpected insights into our pre-verbal past, says Steve Mithen
Culture
Environment
Swinging birds play with rhythm like jazz musicians
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Environment
Birds play sick jungle beat with drumsticks they make themselves
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Humans
Projecting power: A new dance work makes darkness visible
Culture
Earth
Festivals 2017: Feel at one with the universe
Culture
Technology
Spray-on touch controls give an interactive twist to any surface
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Humans
Augmented reality brings Beatie Wolfe’s new songs to life
Culture
Technology
Old Scientist: Useless stuff we old folks know
Regulars
Health
Start-up uses biometrics to tailor music for good night’s sleep
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Humans
Older people are just as good at judging music as younger adults
Many of the brain's executive functions decline as we age, but older people can spot a lack of harmony as adeptly as young people
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Health
Software helps musicians stop slouching by ruining their music
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Humans
It’s not just the Nobel committee: scientists love Bob Dylan too
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Health
A new London musical will change the way we think about cancer
Culture
Health
Deadly bagpipe infection is health warning to all wind musicians
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