All articles tagged with #rhythm
A new study of chimpanzees, gorillas and other great apes (including human children) shows laughter across the group shares a regular rhythmic pattern; nonhuman apes tend to fixed tempos, while humans vary tempo and timing with context, suggesting laughter evolved as a flexible social signal across species.
A cross-species analysis finds most signaling/communication rates cluster around 0.5–4 Hz (roughly 2 beats per second), observed across insects, birds, mammals, and even humans, suggesting a brain-friendly tempo that may help grab attention; computer modeling shows neural circuits respond strongest at 2 Hz, supporting the idea of a universal carrier rhythm, though researchers caution that sampling biases and the vast diversity of signals mean more work is needed.
Nintendo confirms Rhythm Heaven Groove is coming to Switch on July 2, 2026, with a new gameplay clip shown and more details to follow as the release date approaches.
A study published in Advanced Science reveals that listening to rhythmic sounds causes the brain to dynamically reorganize its networks in real time, with the use of a new method called FREQ-NESS that maps brain activity by isolating specific frequencies, offering new insights into neural plasticity and potential applications in mental health and brain-computer interfaces.
A study shows that the human brain synchronizes more accurately with musical rhythm through sound than touch, as auditory cues produce beat-like neural patterns that facilitate movement, whereas tactile cues lead to less precise synchronization, highlighting the unique role of hearing in rhythm perception.
A large-scale study led by researchers at MIT and the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics found that the human brain appears biased toward hearing and producing rhythms composed of simple integer ratios, but the favored ratios can vary greatly between different societies. The study, which included 39 groups of participants from 15 countries, revealed biases for integer ratios in every group tested, but with variations across cultures. The findings suggest a mechanism that aids in the perception and production of music, and highlight the importance of considering diverse populations in studies of music perception.
The Denver Nuggets are focusing on maintaining their rhythm and conditioning during their nine-day break before the NBA Finals, despite not knowing their opponent yet. Coach Michael Malone is concerned about the team's conditioning after playing every other day for so long. The Nuggets are using the break to rest and get healthier, but also want to maintain urgency and mental sharpness. Point guard Jamal Murray emphasized the importance of staying sharp and not getting relaxed during the break.