Most species in the world perform some kind of courtship ritual to ensure they are choosing a partner with strong genes of the same species. For many birds that means hopping around and dancing, or for Drosophila flies this equates to intricate scissoring wing patterns. Wood … [Read more...] about Pitch is important in the mating songs of male wood frogs
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Logic song linked to increased calls to National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The rapper Logic made headlines back in 2017 when he released a song named after the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number. The song, dubbed "1-800-273-8255” details a conversation between a caller and an operator and went on to reach the Top 3 of the Billboard Hot … [Read more...] about Logic song linked to increased calls to National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The scientific power of live music
We’re all familiar with the sense of wonder and joy we experience when we hear a song or piece of music we love, but there’s something even more magical about hearing that song performed live. Although many artists offered streamed performances online during the pandemic, these … [Read more...] about The scientific power of live music