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New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...
For much of the outside world, Ethiopia and Eritrea are too often understood primarily through the narrow framework of political separation, war, and modern state borders. But for those of us who ...
June 2, 2026 • The best new tracks of the week include a raging, dance floor remix of Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists,” a touch of vintage soul from rapper Vince Staples, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien ...
Sudan’s army is deploying more troops and anti-aircraft equipment near the Ethiopian border as it accuses Addis Ababa of backing its rebel opponents in a three-year civil war. The build-up of forces ...
May 29, 2026 • Boards of Canada. Kurt Vile. Iceage. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Andrew Brown of KUTX in Austin about their favorite albums out Friday, May 29. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers ...
Arthur Russell and Ernie Brooks’ late-’70s rock group has been rendered a historical footnote, but a new anthology captures the nervy brilliance of its guitar-driven new wave. Reissued with demos, ...
The rapid rise of prediction markets is prompting questions about their influence on politics, military operations and the way we consume news. We discuss with guests including PredictIt founder John ...
Music performance is a natural and ubiquitous human skill that requires specific and unique types of control over motor systems and perception. Current knowledge about sensory–motor interactions is ...
NAIROBI, May 28 - A group of holders of Ethiopia's $1 billion international bond have rejected a revised proposal on restructuring the debt, leading to the termination of formal talks, the finance ...
June 4, 2026 • With a pocket nudged just left of center, drummer Karriem Riggins and singer Liv.e breeze through a fresh and funky set of cosmic R&B.
May 25, 2026 • Eilish and her brother Finneas started making music together when she was 13 and he was 18. They talked about fame, family and their album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. Originally broadcast ...