Sentiosonics looks at what sound and music actually do to the mind and body, and how sure anyone can be about it. We summarise the research, grade every study against a published rubric, and check what the press says against the papers it cites. Some of it holds up well. Some of it doesn't. We tell you which.
Ideas & articles
Essays and explainers on sound, music and the brain, held to the same standard as the research library: every claim sourced, opinion labelled as opinion.
Read moreThe science
Studies on entrainment, music therapy and sound-based practices, each summarised in plain English and graded on how much weight it can bear. New papers every week, and we are working back to the first ones in the field.
Read moreIn the news
When a headline makes a claim about sound and the brain, we read the paper behind it and say whether the story is accurate, fair, overstated or misleading.
Read moreArticles & ideas
Vibroacoustic Therapy: The Science Behind Its Soothing Effects
How vibroacoustic therapy uses low-frequency sound vibration for relaxation and stress relief: how it works, who it may help, its limits…
Discover the Bonny Method: A Powerful Tool for Self-Exploration
An introduction to the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, which pairs classical music with guided imagery for self-exploration and…
The Schumann Resonance: Separating Fact from Fiction
The Schumann Resonance is a natural phenomenon that has captured the interest of scientists and enthusiasts alike. However, it is often…
Every piece says what it is
Research summaries carry an evidence grade based on study design, sample size, controls, blinding and replication. Every grade shows its working on the study page.
Research library
Binaural beats added to a flickering light: entrainment at 8 and 20 Hz, not at 40 Hz
Five Element "Jue tone" music added to usual care for post-stroke depression: better scores, no blinding
Music therapy for autistic children: helps social communication, no measurable effect on daily function or quality of life
Music through headphones during a blood draw: about one point less pain out of ten
Latest response
Navigating the Complexities of Schumann Resonance: A Response to Skeptoid’s Oversimplifications
Skeptoid rightly debunks many Schumann resonance health claims, but we argue it oversimplifies the resonance itself and the research on EMF and health.
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