music
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Robots to Spin Your Emotions into MusicBorrowing some techniques from neuroscience, an artist in Canada is working to create robots that can translate our emotions into song.
By Megan Gannon Published
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Image of World's Oldest Sound Recording FoundA sound media historian at Indiana University brings new meaning to vintage vinyl.
By Nic Halverson Published
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Elvis Presley Song May Reveal Clues to Genetic DisorderListening to this Elvis song may elicit a strong hormonal response in people with Williams syndrome.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Music Rocks with Cries from WildernessCharacteristics in music similar to animal cries appear to excite human listeners.
By Wynne Parry Published
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Making Music Proves to Be Powerful AntidepressantMusical improvisation can improve depression.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Mozart's Death Was Written in the Key of (Vitamin) DA new theory explaining the death of the famous composer Mozart suggests that a lack of sunlight, and resulting vitamin D deficiency, could have contributed to his death.
By Jennifer Welsh Published
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The Science of MusicWhat is music? Researchers explore the answer to this question from a variety of angles.
By Kim Clark Published
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Earbud 'Listener Fatigue' SolvedMusicians and audio engineers have developed a theory for why listener fatigue happens when using in-ear headphones or earbuds.
By Natalie Wolchover Published
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Song Lyrics Suggest Narcissism Is On the RiseMultiple psychology studies show that the new generation of young people is more narcissistic than ever.
By Natalie Wolchover Published
psychology
