Month: September 2023

Ageing and its Unique Effects on Speech and Singing Processing in the Brain

Just as our bodies age, so does our brain. Understanding how the brain changes as we get older is crucial, especially with the increasing number of older adults and age-related brain diseases. This fascinating study investigates the impact of ageing on the processing of speech and singing production in the brain. Using state-of-the-art brain imaging […]

Published on September 4, 2023

Action observation network: domain-specific or domain-general?

The action observation network (AON) has traditionally been thought to be dedicated to recognizing animate actions. A recent study by Karakose-Akbiyik et al. invites rethinking this assumption by demonstrating that the AON contains a shared neural code for general events, regardless of whether those events involve animate or inanimate entities. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on September 3, 2023

Tropical Troubadour Succumbs to Beachfront Battle

In a tragic turn of events, the beloved bard of the beach, Jimmy Buffett, has lost his valiant fight against a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. Known for his sun-soaked melodies that transported listeners to sandy shores and swaying palm trees, Buffett’s untimely demise has left fans mourning across the globe. Like a […]

Published on September 3, 2023