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Image of World's Oldest Sound Recording Found
By Nic Halverson published
A sound media historian at Indiana University brings new meaning to vintage vinyl.
Elvis Presley Song May Reveal Clues to Genetic Disorder
By Live Science Staff published
Listening to this Elvis song may elicit a strong hormonal response in people with Williams syndrome.
Music Rocks with Cries from Wilderness
By Wynne Parry published
Characteristics in music similar to animal cries appear to excite human listeners.
Making Music Proves to Be Powerful Antidepressant
By Stephanie Pappas published
Musical improvisation can improve depression.
Mozart's Death Was Written in the Key of (Vitamin) D
By Jennifer Welsh published
A 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.
The Science of Music
By Kim Clark published
What is music? Researchers explore the answer to this question from a variety of angles.
Earbud 'Listener Fatigue' Solved
By Natalie Wolchover published
Musicians and audio engineers have developed a theory for why listener fatigue happens when using in-ear headphones or earbuds.
Song Lyrics Suggest Narcissism Is On the Rise
By Natalie Wolchover published
Multiple psychology studies show that the new generation of young people is more narcissistic than ever.
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