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Musical Training Has Positive, Long-Term Effects on Brain Function
By Jacqueline Conciatore published
Researcher Nina Kraus has found a positive impact on long-term brain functions in people with as few as four years of musical training.
Music Could Track Human Migrations
By Tia Ghose published
More closely related indigenous populations in Taiwan tend to have more similar music, suggesting that music could be used to trace human history.
New Algorithm Helps Cochlear Implants Detect Music
By Joel N. Shurkin published
Advancement allows patients to hear differences in pitch and timbre.
The Surprising Way People Judge Music
By Tia Ghose published
People are better able to identify winning piano performances based on visual — rather than auditory — cues.
Why the Blues Are Blue
By Live Science Staff published
Humans may have a surprisingly universal emotional color palette.
Music Purchases Predicted by Brain Activity
By Stephanie Pappas published
Anticipation and reward seem to drive love of new music.
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