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For many people, music is essential for a satisfying and strong workout. It’s not just about elevating our mood or keeping us in rhythm, though. Scientific American rounds up the recent research showing just why music helps us run faster, cycle longer, and do other exercise much better. Music affects our bodies and minds in […]

Imagine collaborating with a classical composer to create a symphony about your hometown. The people of Toronto, Canada, have done exactly that. On Saturday 9 March, residents were treated to a ground-breaking concert that was the result of an almost year-long project. Sounds recorded by volunteers across the city – everything from noisy traffic to […]

London tech start-up Roli are showing off a new musical invention at the South By Southwest conference in Austin, Texas on Friday. “The Seaboard” has the shape of a familiar keyboard, but the keys are made from a flexible, soft material. The instrument represents a musical revolution, according to its designers, some of whom are […]

Could learning music help children with attention disorders? New research suggests playing a musical instrument improves the ability to focus attention. To the musical ear, life has a rhythm comparable to grand opera or simple folk tunes. To the musical ear, life has a rhythm comparable to grand opera or simple folk tunes. Our ability […]