Neuroscience

Brain 'zips and unzips' information to perform skilled tasks

The human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by "zipping and unzipping" information about the timing and order of movements ahead of the action being performed, ...

Neuroscience

OHSU neuroscientist: Grammy nominees are a brainy bunch

The Grammy Awards on Sunday will celebrate the most accomplished musicians of our time, although a neuroscientist at Oregon Health & Science University says music is a boon for virtually anyone who can carry a tune. In fact, ...

Other

Exploring the features of music that people fall asleep to

A new study has identified several characteristics typical of music associated with sleep, such as being quieter and slower than other music. However, popular sleep music playlists on Spotify also include faster, louder, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

What makes pop songs so catchy?

"Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy… But here's my number, so call me, maybe."

Psychology & Psychiatry

Why happy rather than sad music soothes newborns—new research

Music is the language of emotions, arousing and regulating our feelings. For example, research has shown that college students listen to music 37% of the time, and it fills them with happiness, elation or nostalgia during ...

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