One of the biggest hits on Spotify ever came about after a thorough analysis of the rhythm of other tracks in the same genre. The producers were looking for a groove that makes people want to dance.
Musicologist Dana Swarbrick wondered whether concerts could bind people together. Her research suggests that the answer is yes.
Could music affect cells? According to a recent life science project, it could be possible. The results may be a first step to using music to treat diabetes.
Researcher Benedikte Wallace set out to teach a computer how to dance. She ended up gaining new insight into how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in creative practice.
Are elite athletes like zombies who can perform on autopilot? Not according to new research.
In the past, it was a challenge to make machines play music on the grid. Today, the challenge is the opposite.
Music can be used to get people to move to the beat, but can you apply the same trick to robots?
With just one look at your eyes, experts can tell what kind of music you want to move to. The urge to dance becomes greater if you first allow yourself to stomp your feet to the beat.
Your brain is always looking for patterns – even when there are none.
