From ancient rhythmic meditations to modern music training, science is uncovering how sound can sharpen focus, evoke vivid ...

Researchers discover that the brainstem can reorganize neural circuits within 24 hours to restore sound offset detection ...

When a sound stops, our auditory system generates a precise "offset" response that marks this moment. This enables the brain ...

The term “nervous breakdown” is no longer used—“mental-health crisis” is the nomenclature du jour—but I think I had one two years ago. My journey into the psychological night was precipitated by a ...

Whether it's a car door not properly closed, a shanked kick in football, or a misplaced note in music, our ears tell us when something doesn't sound right. A team of neuroscientists has recently ...

Researchers also found brain activity originated from a different connectivity pattern to the frontal lobe. This is normally responsible for suppressing the abnormal reaction to sounds. The ...

From lullabies to white noise, the sounds surrounding your baby can do more than soothe—they can support brain growth, language skills, and healthy sleep habits. New research shows that rhythmic and ...

How do we hear, and how does hearing affect how we play music? These questions are central to the work of Nikolas Alejandro Francis, 44, an assistant professor in the University of Maryland’s Biology ...

During sleep, the brain must achieve a delicate balance: disconnecting from sensory input to allow restorative functions, while remaining alert enough to wake if danger arises. How does it sort ...

A machine learning model has helped explain how the brain recognizes the meaning of communication sounds, such as animal calls or spoken words. The algorithm described in the study models how social ...