Human memory unreliable after a few seconds?
New research suggests that our memory may really only be as good as the brain's "tape recorder" which we describe in chapter 10 as echoic...
Building a better brain through music, dance and poetry
NPR once again affirms what science has been telling us for years: exposure to music-and it's allies dance and poetry-at an early age is...
The Speed of Thought
As I studied Einstein's thoughts on relativity, I found myself wondering, "what is the speed of thought?" There are several subtle...
Using Sound Waves to Treat Alzheimer's
An excerpt from the book, Your Brain on Art discusses how researchers are using sound (and light waves) to treat Alzheimer's disease. It...