New research has shown that extra practice in blending printed letter sounds can help struggling beginner readers (age 4-5) learn to read. The use of synthetic phonics to teach reading to children in ...

Josh McDermott is a University of Minnesota scientist who studies sound, music, and the brain. Last month McDermott treated a sold-out Bryant-Lake Bowl crowd to a fascinating presentation on “The ...

Studies show that when it comes to silencing your mind, sound may be the most effective tool. Studies have found that sounds like flowing water or rhythmic music can positively impact the brain, ...