Anatomy of an earworm Ever had a song just…lodge itself in your brain? You’re not alone! That’s an earworm, and science has ...

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According to The Times, researchers from the Max Planck Institute analyzed 700 songs with 80,000 different chord progressions in an attempt to find the perfect pop song. The songs were recorded ...

You're walking through The Venetian, minding your own business, when suddenly a melody lodges itself in your brain like an unwanted guest. Three hours later, you're still humming it at the blackjack ...

He found it in a Bass Connections project and his eventual selection of an Interdepartmental Major (IDM) in neuroscience and music. Now heading into his final semester, Wang is reflecting on how the ...

Thrillist.com has ranked the 10 happiest songs on earth, as decided by – a neuroscientist. After an expansive survey across the UK, the Dutch scientist decided on a formula that combines lyrics, tempo ...

TEL AVIV, (ANI) – A recent study has shed light on the powerful role of song lyrics in helping people cope with collective trauma. Published in Frontiers in Psychology, the research highlights how ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal brain health is more important than ever. Cognitive decline can affect anyone, from busy professionals to students preparing for exams. Enter The Brain ...

There is a science behind what makes a song catchy. Although the audience may not be familiar with that science, they feel its effects. Musicologists have taken the time to compile lists of the ...

The saying is that "taste is subjective," and that is certainly true when it comes to music—and taste is so fickle. For example, when Stone Temple Pilots first appeared on the scene in the 1990s, ...