Art may not stop time, but it appears capable of slowing the emotional and biological exhaustion of modern life ...

Food colors are facing heightened scrutiny in the US, particularly around safety and labeling. Understanding how they’re regulated has become increasingly important for manufacturers – but is often ...

Imagination is one of the most powerful things our brains can do. We can relive past events while taking a walk, rehearse future conversations through inner speech or sense the heat of a fire without ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Because our eyes perceive color ...

Kevin Durant's body language this season became a point of discussion. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Gregory Shamus / Getty Images This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering ...

Wester, J., & Larrouy-Maestri, P. (2026). Perception of Humanness is Affected by Speech Content. Speech Communication, 181, 103398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.specom.2026.103398 ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2026 — Live music can engage more than just one sense, despite it being an auditory medium. Lighting and visual effects can enhance the listening experience, but it is unclear if ...

A concert venue's color affects the perception of sound, reveals new research. Listeners said brighter colors lead to a warmer "tone." Previous studies have shown that lighting and visual effects can ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2026 — Live music can engage more than just one sense, despite it being an auditory medium. Lighting and visual effects can enhance the […] Image stills from the various colors of ...

A century after Erwin Schrödinger sketched out a bold vision for how we perceive color, scientists have finally filled in the missing pieces. A Los Alamos team used advanced geometry to show that hue, ...