The Scientific Reason Singers Have a Knack for Language
Musicians' brains seem to excel at tackling new tongues due to their mastery of sound. And thanks to the nature of their training, vocalists may have a particular advantage. ...read more
Musicians' brains seem to excel at tackling new tongues due to their mastery of sound. And thanks to the nature of their training, vocalists may have a particular advantage. ...read more
Scientists told study participants about a ghost in the lab; then they switched off the lights. The research is part of a larger body of work that aims to disentangle the link between our beliefs and behavior. ...read more
A melody can send currents through a web of neurological connections. ...read more
The infamous Mongol ruler was concerned with far more than conquest. His empire encouraged cultural pursuits, and even provided women with a degree of power. ...read more