Anatomy of an earworm Ever had a song just…lodge itself in your brain? You’re not alone! That’s an earworm, and science has figured out why they ...

You've heard of the Big Bang, but have you heard of this BIG BANGER from Horrible Science? Sing along for the rest of time to ...

Thrillist.com has ranked the 10 happiest songs on earth, as decided by – a neuroscientist. After an expansive survey across the UK, the Dutch scientist decided on a formula that combines lyrics, tempo ...

According to The Times, researchers from the Max Planck Institute analyzed 700 songs with 80,000 different chord progressions in an attempt to find the perfect pop song. The songs were recorded ...

TEL AVIV, (ANI) – A recent study has shed light on the powerful role of song lyrics in helping people cope with collective trauma. Published in Frontiers in Psychology, the research highlights how ...

The saying is that "taste is subjective," and that is certainly true when it comes to music—and taste is so fickle. For example, when Stone Temple Pilots first appeared on the scene in the 1990s, ...

Music has long been prized for its therapeutic effects. A 2024 study from the journal Palliative Medicine concludes, "Music therapy provides unique benefits for this paediatric population particularly ...

The Big Bang Theory premiered 15 years ago. We celebrate the fabulously nerdy opening theme by chatting with singer songwriter Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies. He wrote the song, appropriately titled ...

There is a science behind what makes a song catchy. Although the audience may not be familiar with that science, they feel its effects. Musicologists have taken the time to compile lists of the ...