Wind, Brass Instruments Linked to Airway Damage?
Aussie researchers find a new reason to take up the violin: Increased levels of exhaled nitric oxide have been found in wind and brass musicians.
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Classical Music an Effective Antidepressant
New research from Mexico finds music of Bach and Mozart helps ease the pain of people suffering from depression.
Music Makes the Tips Grow Larger
New research from France finds restaurant patrons exposed to music with pro-social lyrics are more likely to leave tips.
Do-Re-Mi Promotes a Feeling of ‘We’
How do you get a group of 4-year-olds to cooperate? New research suggests the answer may be as simple as a singing lesson.
Love Songs Linked to Receptiveness to Romance
A new study from — where else? — France suggests listening to love songs may increase women’s receptivity to amorous advances.
Middle School Music Lessons Enhance Algebra Skills
A look at Maryland students’ achievement levels finds a correlation between music instruction in grades six to eight and success at algebra.
Musical Beat Enhances Visual Comprehension
New research finds a link between musical rhythm and visual processing, and offers a tantalizing clue to the art form’s origins.
The Right Notes
Letters to the Editor: From Beethoven to Zappa, new technology hasn't been out of tune with beautiful music.
Music Festivals Offering a Greener Listening Experience
Music festivals, like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, provide a model for reducing the carbon footprint of large events.
With Music, Ignorance May Be Bliss
Put down those program notes: New research suggests describing a piece of classical music may diminish the pleasure of listening.