Culture

Study Reveals How Exposure to Music Influences Brain’s Interpretation of Rhythm

Discover the latest neuroscience news on how exposure to different types of music affects the brain’s interpretation of rhythm. A study involving participants from 15 countries reveals the brain’s bias toward simple integer ratios and how this preference varies across cultures. Published in Nature Human Behaviour, the research sheds light on the evolution of the brain’s error-correction system and its impact on music perception.

Study Suggests Nine Distinct Cultural Groups in Europe 34,000-24,000 Years Ago

Evidence from personal ornaments suggests the existence of nine distinct cultural groups in Europe between 34,000 and 24,000 years ago, according to a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, conducted by Jack Baker, Solange Rigaud, Daniel Pereira,…

Milwaukee Film Celebrates Black History Month with Special Film Series

Milwaukee Film is gearing up to celebrate Black History Month with a special series of film showings, curated by its Black Lens program. This event, now in its sixth year, will feature a variety of films that aim to explore…