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Why Music Sticks in Our Brains
Episode 501
Published 4 years, 6 months ago
Description
Why do some songs can stick with us for a long time, even when other memories start to fade? Science reporter (and former Short Wave intern) Rasha Aridi explains the neuroscience behind that surprising moment of, "Wow, how do I still remember that song?!"
Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.