Musical Ability Is Attractive in a Potential Mate
New research suggests the ability to play an instrument well is surprisingly sexy.
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Contrary to Cliché, Misery May Inhibit Creativity
New research finds visual artists do not do their best work during periods of bereavement.
What Makes a Poem Really Pop?
New research suggests vivid imagery is key to poetry's aesthetic appeal.
Exposure to Art Inspires Creativity at the Office
Reflecting on a painting or poem can inspire innovative solutions to business-related problems.
The Group Bringing LED Light to Activism
The Overpass Light Brigade first made social justice messages go viral in 2011—today, it continues to help activists realize their collective power.
A New Theory as to Why We Love Sad Music
New research finds it stimulates a pleasant form of mind-wandering.
Viewfinder: A Harvey Weinstein Effigy in England
Members of the Edenbridge Bonfire Society unveil an effigy of film producer Harvey Weinstein on November 1st, 2017, in Edenbridge, England.
Is That a Renoir, or an R2D2?
Humans are wary of computer-generated art, but new research suggests our views on the subject are malleable.
Medical Students Benefit From Studying Visual Art
New research finds observational skills learned at the museum can be easily applied to clinical work.
The Sound of 2017 Is Very, Very Male
A woman hasn't topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts in nearly a year—a streak unseen since the 1960s.