Artist Neil Harbisson was born completely color blind.  “To me, the sky is always gray, flowers are always gray, and television is still in black and white.”  But these days a device attached to his head turns color into audible frequencies.  Instead of seeing a world in grayscale, Harbisson can hear a symphony of color — and yes, even listen to faces and paintings.  Now even the way Neil dresses is affected by this device.  “Today I’m dressed in C major, so it’s quite a happ

We like when science and music collide, especially when it makes us rethink the meaning of sound. News site Vice published a video story on an artist who ditches the violin and piano and finds her instruments in nature. She also proudly proclaims: “I want to make a mouth for plants.” For this artist, her garden is her symphony! Mileece, a Los Angeles-based artist and environmental designer who goes by one name, attaches electrodes to hearty plant leaves and conducts their bi

Think levitation is only a magician’s trick? Although you may not have learned this in your high school science class, the ability to make tiny particles float in the air is possible. The ability to rise in the air through the power of sound, also known as acoustic levitation , is not new. Scientists have been performing this act since the 1940s. However, a group of Japanese researchers have recently mastered three-dimensional levitation, making it possible to float an object

There may be a lot of unknowns in the world of science but one thing that is clear: playing music does wonders for your brain.   The...

Every spring bees make their way around to all the blossoming flowers to pollinate nature for us – but did you know the key to doing it...

If you’re looking for a love interest this Valentine’s Day, ditch the flowers and candy and crank up the music!   Research conducted by...

Science is proving again why we might be the worst judge of our own voice. The truth is we hear our own voice differently from everyone else. Do you remember the first time you heard your own talking or singing voice in a recording? It could be a recital video or simply a voicemail message. Chances are you were surprised about how high it sounded and you didn’t like it. Also, there’s also a good possibility that no one else seemed surprised by your tone. A recent SciSchow seg

It turns out that singing your favorite song and going to a concert may help you live a longer, healthier and happier life.   A research...

“ The Most Unwanted Song ” is a song created by artists Komar and Melamid and composer Dave Soldier in 1997. The song was designed to incorporate lyrical and musical elements that were annoying to most people. These elements included bagpipes, cowboy music, an opera singer rapping, and a children’s choir that urged listeners to go shopping at Wal-Mart. Komar & Melamid and David Soldier‘s list of undesirable elements included holiday music, bagpipes, pipe organ, a children’s c

Just when we thought we had the music tastes of our feline friends all figured out, new research comes out that makes us rethink our...

The tweet you hear from a certain bird is more than just a beautiful noise. This small, chunky bird is applying rules of music theory...

Jackie Silberg is an Early Childhood Specialist.  Her expertise is in brain and literacy development for young children and developmental...

With the way that schools in California (and other states) have been gutting/removing their music programs, you would think that people...

SEATTLE Reports “Kids are resilient, but sometimes they need a little nudge. For a Seattle boy who recently became very sick, that extra...

Think back to when you were a teenager. Do you remember how excited you were when your favorite singer or band released new music? Did...

Have you ever said these words? “I’m not a good singer”, “I just can’t sing”, or “You don’t wanna hear me sing”. Perhaps you’ve been...

Think a song sounds good? If tech companies get their way, music will also physically feel good too. Applying the science behind bone...

Well…. Your memory at least. Music creates the strongest form of memory. Have you ever wondered why when you hear a familiar tune it can...

As you prepare your special holiday meal this season and seek to create the perfect sonic background for you and your guests, consider...

As reported by PBS.org – “A study by E. Glenn Schellenberg at the University of Toronto at Mississauga, as published in a 2004 issue of...