News Feature Channel: Arts and Entertainment

Bringing Science to Life - One String at a Time

University of Portsmouth — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:25:05 EST

New research led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed how puppetry and other creative methods can effectively make complex scientific topics, such as plastic recycling, more understandable and engaging for diverse audiences.

Ready for It? Professor Publishes Book on Taylor Swift Songs

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:50:11 EST

Taylor Swift's impact on music and culture is so significant that she is now the focus of college courses and academic research. Binghamton University, State University of New York musicology lecturer Phoebe Hughes, who teaches the course "Taylor Swift, 21C," is diving even deeper into Swift's artistry with her upcoming book, Cranking Up Taylor Swift: Her Musical Journey in 11 Songs.

How Did a Bunny and Colored Eggs Become Easter Symbols? An Expert Has Some Answers

Virginia Tech — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:15:53 EST

Easter wouldn't be Easter without a bunny, egg hunts, and festive baskets. Alongside the religious significance of Easter, the story behind the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs involves a mix of pagan rituals, Christian traditions, and 19th century European folklore. Candace Buckner, assistant professor of religion and culture at Virginia Tech, shares more about the history behind these modern symbols of Easter.

Chula Fine Arts Delivers Elder Eats 1.0 & Music Therapy to Elderly at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Chulalongkorn University — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:55:21 EST

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanchai Sittipunt, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and Director of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, and Prof. Dr. Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Head of the Healthy Elderly Project, along with a team of nurses, took part in the launching of the Elder Eats application on February 11, 2025, on the 4th floor of Sor Thor Building, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

25 Years of Revolutionizing Musicians' Physical and Mental Wellness

University of Colorado Boulder — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:50:56 EST

Twenty-five years ago, Associate Professor of Oboe James Brody launched the Musicians' Wellness Initiative--now the Musicians' Wellness Program (MWP)--at the University of Colorado Boulder's College of Music.

Stony Brook Southampton Presents The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series Beginning in April

Stony Brook University — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:00:24 EST

Stony Brook Southampton, in collaboration with The Jazz Loft, will present The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series, a spring-summer lineup of five concerts featuring world-class jazz musicians. The series will include acclaimed artists including recent Grammy recipients, Dan Pugach and Nicole Zuraitis.

The Influence of Stress on Satiation From Products and Experiences

Journal of Business Research — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:15:34 EST

Chula & Global Partners Host 2025 International Symposium on Music Therapy

Chulalongkorn University — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:55:13 EST

Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts hosted the international academic conference, "2025 International Symposium in Music Therapy," which was presided over by Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, the university's president, at the opening ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Princess Sirivannavari Room, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts.

'Ugh, Not That Song!' Background Music Impacts Employees

Ohio State University — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:15:33 EST

Have you ever gone to a store or a restaurant where the music was so annoying that you walked right out? Now imagine what it must be like for the employees. In a new study, researchers found that when background music at a workplace is out of sync with what workers need to do their jobs, it can affect their energy, mood - and even performance.

Emmy Award Winning Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to Address Tulane University Graduates

Tulane University — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:25:23 EST

Emmy Award winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to address Tulane University graduates

The Wildlife Film Festival REEL WILD(tm)️ Kicked Off in NYC with Celebrities and Filmmakers From Around the World

Wildlife Conservation Society — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:25:43 EST

The Wildlife Conservation Society's REEL WILD(tm)️, a 2-day wildlife film festival in New York City, kicked off last night at a celebratory event with celebrities and Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award winning filmmakers from around the world.

Music to Their Ears

Universite de Montreal — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:05:34 EST

A new study looks at differences in music listening habits between young adults with ADHD and their neurotypical peers.

Kranzberg Arts Foundation Announces New Mural by Acclaimed Artist Dominic Chambers, Exploring the Underground Railroad in St. Louis

Saint Louis University — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:20:52 EST

The Kranzberg Arts Foundation (KAF), in collaboration with Saint Louis University and the St. Louis Literary Award program, is proud to announce a new mural by acclaimed artist Dominic Chambers.

Sheldon to Host Series of Events Alongside 'Exploding Native Inevitable'

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:30:40 EST

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Sheldon Museum of Art will present a series of free public programs in conjunction with "Exploding Native Inevitable," a traveling exhibition that features the work of 12 contemporary Indigenous artists and two collectives. The exhibition runs through July 13 at the museum.

What Was The Underground Railroad? Honoring The Legacy of Harriet Tubman

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:45:22 EST

Explore the history of the Underground Railroad -- a secret network of people and safe houses that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom in the United States. And learn about its most famous conductor, Harriet Tubman, who was commemorated with a statue on the Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail.

This Biotechnology Major Marches to the Beat of the Scarlet Knights

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:50:00 EST

Mukhilan Saravanakumar found a way to mix two passions - music and science - into a harmonious college experience at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The sophomore, a member of the honors program at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, is pursuing a major in biotechnology and a double minor in data science and music.

Wildfires Aftermath: How Can Parents Help Children Process Grief and Move Forward?

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:50:05 EST

The smoke has cleared, but children affected by Los Angeles' January wildfires may still be processing their grief. Parents can help by keeping lines of communication open and helping children, tweens and teens feel a sense of control, said Rebecca Hedrick, MD, a Cedars-Sinai child and adolescent psychiatrist.

Chula Takes Part in Art Activity in Singapore with Nanyang Polytechnic for Sustainable Design

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:35:22 EST

The Department of Decorative Arts, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Chulalongkorn University, has created a social network for using design work in development, in collaboration with Chula Zero Waste, the Office of Art and Culture, Chulalongkorn University, and the School of Design and Media, Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore.

UWF Students Investigate Fort Kirkland to Preserve a Vital Part of Northwest Florida History

University of West Florida — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:20:56 EST

The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute is leading the search for Fort Kirkland in Okaloosa County, Florida, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Department of State. UWF students, faculty, archaeologists, local families and veterans with Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation are working together to study and memorialize the fort.

Wat Arun Beyond Reality: Step into a Virtual Journey Like Never Before

Chulalongkorn University — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:55:45 EST

In a bid to promote cultural tourism, a team led by researchers from Chulalongkorn University has incorporated cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) technology to bring Wat Arun to life.