From an evolutionary standpoint, we’re still not sure whether our brains evolved specifically to process music, or music happened to make use of neural pathways that had developed for other reasons.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Listening to classical music during lectures and throughout the night while sleeping may help us perform better in big exams, a new study suggests. US economics students who listened to Beethoven and ...

When it comes to revising their lessons, some students seek absolute silence while others are motivated by sounds in their ears. While many scientific studies have suggested a link between listening ...

Most people love listening to music while sleeping and studying. But, what type of music do they use while studying and what type of music they use to fall asleep at night matters. Have you ever ...