How Our Brains Synchronize with Musical Melodies

In their latest “60 Seconds of Science” video, Scientific American reveals that our brains’ rhythms are able to synchronize with musical melodies—leading to foot-tapping or head-bobbing with the beat—and that musical training can strengthen this ability. Researchers discovered this after measuring the brain activity of musicians and non-musicians as they listened to pitch changes in classical music, leading to the conclusion that musical training could …

Bruce Gilden’s Powerful Portraits

In his latest book “Face,” photographer Bruce Gilden displays the sharp portraits of everyday people he’s encountered throughout his trips to America, the United Kingdom and Colombia. Chosen for their scrapes, scars, intense gazes and unapologetic demeanors, each subject stares into the camera, confronting viewers and capturing their attention. View more of Gilden’s powerful portraits at It’s Nice That.

The Difference Between Cultural Appreciation and Appropriation

Appreciating other cultures is necessary in understanding and connecting to the world around us, but appreciation can quickly become appropriation if you aren’t thinking. In the article “How to culturally appreciate and not culturally appropriate,” Dazed delineates the differences between the two—like getting henna done for Coachella or for your south Asian friend’s wedding—and explains why the difference is significant, and crucial to get right.