How Growing Up Changes the Way We Hear, and Feel, Music

Summary: Our music preferences evolve across life — from youthful exploration to nostalgic reflection. A large-scale analysis of 40,000 users’ streaming data over 15 years revealed that young listeners engage…

Nostalgic foods and scents like fresh-cut grass and hamburgers grilling bring comfort, connection and well-being

Walking around my neighborhood in the evening, I am hit by the smells of summer: fresh-cut grass, hamburgers grilling and a hint of swimming pool chlorine. These are also the…

Nostalgic Tunes Trigger Stronger Urge to Dance Than Familiar Hits

Summary: A new study reveals that nostalgia plays a powerful role in making us want to dance, even more so than familiarity with a song alone. Researchers asked young adults…