For most of human existence, listening was closely tied to moments that carried meaning, emotion, or survival.

Michigan's fourth-grade reading scores are alarming. A state senator shares his personal story and calls for urgent reform.

Discover the brain science behind how birds learn to sing, from song nuclei to social cues and critical learning windows.

Studies suggest certain kinds of music can improve focus, especially among those with ADHD. Like many children with attention ...

For most of human existence, listening was closely tied to moments that carried meaning, emotion or survival. Nature supplied the backdrop – wind, water, animals – and music surfaced in hunting ...

In this episode, Justin and Anthony look at other news stories happening in the United States, away from the US-Israel war with Iran.

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When we hear certain sounds, our brains often pair them with specific shapes. For example, most people will associate a sharp-sounding word with a jagged, pointed shape, while a soft, rolling word is ...

Learn the top job interview red flags that signal exaggeration from candidates and employers, and discover how to spot misalignment before accepting or offering a role.

There’s a common assumption that if someone starts learning a language when they are very young, they will quickly become fluent. Many people also assume that it will become much harder to learn a ...

Elizabeth Kilpatrick believes her life would have been a lot different if she hadn’t been exposed to music at a young age. “I grew up in a very rural area and did not have access to music classes in ...