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Women Drink Faster When Music Is Playing
New research from the U.K. suggests music suppresses women’s normal responses to alcohol consumption, inspiring more drinking.
Musical Feedback Makes Workouts Feel Easier
Exercise is less exhausting when you're inspired by a musical soundtrack that mirrors the effort you are expending.
From the Mouths of Rapists: The Lyrics of Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’
Using images from Project Unbreakable, an online photo essay exhibit.
The Enduring Appeal of Memory-Evoking Music
New research suggests that, thanks to the memories it evokes, we particularly love the music of our early adulthood—and our parents’.
Hit Song or Tequila Advertisement? Often, It’s Both
New research finds 6.4 percent of top hits include a mention of a specific brand of alcohol.
The Sounds That Bind: Why We Evolved to Love Music
Two researchers provide evidence that music developed as a way to cement social bonds.
The Incredible Power of Kidz Bop
Kidz Bop, a CD series turned multimedia empire, is changing how children consume radio hits.
Music Bridges Cultures? Actually, Not So Much
New research suggests the discomfort caused by listening to “strange” music can lead people to lose empathy for outsiders.