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 happen. Researchers at the University of St Andrews developed a formula ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Why do some songs send chills down your spine or give you goosebumps? We explore the science of how music induces awe — and how that affects our ...

Do you want to be happy? Most of us would probably answer “yes” to that question, and many would turn to music to make it happen. There’s just something about music that can change our mood pretty ...

If you've watched the movie KPop Demon Hunters and see the word "golden," what happens? Pause and think about it for a moment. For those unfamiliar, nothing will come to mind. But if you've heard the ...

You're walking through The Venetian, minding your own business, when suddenly a melody lodges itself in your brain like an unwanted guest. Three hours later, you're still humming it at the blackjack ...

The first chords of a favorite ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s song instantly evoke memories of youth, friends, or first loves. According to research published in Slate, brain imaging studies show that our ...

For Annika Socolofsky, the realms of art and science aren’t mutually exclusive. Socolofsky, assistant professor of composition and faculty coach for CU Boulder SoundWorks, has solid footing in both ...