We've all had a tune linger in our heads for much longer than we'd like. Here's what, exactly, earworms are—and what you can do to get rid of them. As I write this, I have a Bob Seger song stuck in my ...

If you've watched the movie KPop Demon Hunters and see the word "golden," what happens? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Pause and think about it for a moment. For ...

Like a good cup of espresso, music is a sensory experience that can stick with you long after it’s gone. Music doesn’t even need to be played out loud. Perhaps even reading the word “espresso” put ...

Research suggests most people get earworms regularly – and they’re more common among people who listen to a lot of music. One ...

A common phenomenon, earworms are tunes that get stuck in your head. Scientists explain these musical loops are caused by repetitive patterns and emotional connections. Brain regions like the auditory ...

It’s been well over two months since comedian Bo Burnham’s musical comedy special Inside debuted on Netflix. But if you’re one of us who watched it about a dozen times, you still find yourself humming ...

If you haven’t been getting enough shut-eye lately, it could be because you’re listening to music in bed, according to a new study from Baylor University. “Almost everyone thought music improves their ...

As I sit to write this post, my brain is multitasking. My most prominent thoughts relate to the task at hand: How should I compose the next sentence? What am I trying to communicate in this paragraph?

Unexpected and insidious, the earworm slinks its way into the brain and refuses to leave. Symptoms vary, although high levels of annoyance and frustration are common. There are numerous potential ...

One of my favorite ways to decompress after a busy day is to turn on some music. It is almost always classical music. It feels soothing. I feel calm. I can read without being distracted by the words.