Annie Murphy Paul is the author of the forthcoming book Brilliant: The New Science of Smart. In a previous column about the stress of working in an “open” office, I suggested that the popular practice ...

Music certainly plays an important role in work environments, but it’s always good to be considerate of your coworkers. Many workplaces have the radio or Spotify on during the day but how do people ...

A new study examines the relationship between the type of beats you listen to and your productivity on certain tasks. Jamming out at a concert puts music front and center in a person’s life, but only ...

Working from home or in any distracting environment can be difficult. Researchers have found that music can improve productivity and cognitive performance, especially in adults. Listening to music can ...

December brings fall semester's final exams and some students turn to music to help while they study. But is that a good idea? A September article from University of Maryland Global Campus touts the ...