Published Dec 28, 2023
A year in music science: wonder, volume and animals that groove
Dive into the intriguing intersection of music and science as experts unravel how melodies harmonize our brains, explore the trend of subdued vocals in modern music, and reveal how animals, from gibbons to sea lions, groove to their own beat, exposing shared evolutionary traits with humans.
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