Animal world
The unexpected meaning behind the singing of birds
Every spring, we hear more birds chirping. Melodies from birdsong are often quite catchy, but they are not for humans. So what is the meaning behind these tunes?
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Why is the lyrics so sad but 'Happy New Year' still makes people want to listen?
By the beginning of the year, in both the East and the West, people want to come with joy and excitement, as a forecast of good fortune and good luck at the beginning of…
Animal world
Scientists' hack 'the sparrows' brain, teaching them to sing melodies never heard from their parents
To do this, scientists used optogenetic, a technique that uses light to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. They chose
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Music path: Here you will play music with your own car
Who would have thought that a day of traffic would become an instrument! If you don't believe it, experience the music path in Japan right away.
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The reason for the melody of the song haunts the listener
The characteristics of variation in tempo and pitch are what makes a melody easy to remember and haunt the listener.
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15 interesting facts you may not know yet
Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly back, bees can count to 4 or some people have the ability to smell and see music.
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Psychology of music
From ancient times, music was born with human life. Since then, music has been constantly developing, improving and increasing its influence.
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How to deal with a random melody of music
It is possible that you have many times encountered the case that when listening to a certain piece of music, sometimes you don't know the name, then after a while we wi…
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Predictive 'hit' music by brain capture
What tells you that a new unknown song will become a hit in the future?
Archeology
Recovering epic labyrinth over 1,000 years
British researchers successfully restored the lost music of more than 1,000 years ago by finding the book disappeared for a century.
Archeology
The music was recreated from ancient Greece
By linking small rhythms, British scientists have built up the complete melody that ancient Greeks enjoyed.
Biology
Must perform a new performance
In order to be given her privilege, the male must perform complex melodies.
Animal world
Flirt with a foul smell
Dog face bats emit melodious melodies and bad smells to find partners during the breeding season. Their love songs are quite complex and have a clear rhythm.