How Does Music Move Us?

Some questions are so big they’re existential, meaning that they get right to the heart of human existence. These are also sometimes called philosophical questions, so for this episode we called up a professor of philosophy, Scott Hershovitz, who teaches at the University of Mich ... Show More

Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? Many of you have learned about the meteorite that scientists say hit the earth 66 million years ago and killed off many dinosaur species. But some dinosaurs survived, and the birds you see flying around today are their direct descendants! In this ... Show More

Why are brothers and sisters so annoying? Why do siblings often look a lot alike? Why do siblings fight? Can your sister be your best friend? Why do we fight with our siblings even if we love them? But Why takes a look at the sibling relationship with Susan Dominus, author of The ... Show More

If you could ask BBC Radio 3 one question about music, what would it be? Sue Perkins and Tom Service are here to unravel everything you've ever wondered about music - but were too afraid to ask... Send YOUR questions to r3qt@bbc.co.uk, tweet with the hashtag #r3qt or post them on ... Show More

There's no question that music can alter our mood. But new research is showing it might do much more. 

When it comes to what you are about to hear, there is nothing wrong with your equipment or how it was produced...this music is exactly as it was intended to be. It is exactly as it was record, and exactly as it was to be presented to the universe. We are now ready to dive into so ... Show More

In this episode we address a question that is asked frequently....sometimes with concern...sometimes with curiosity...and sometimes with a hefty dose of skepticism. The question is Why Don't You Just Move? 

We asked you to ask US things you've always wanted to know about us. Today, we're answering your questions and addressing topics that we've been avoiding... 

Hier wird gecheckt, seit wann es Musik gibt, welche Musik-Stile es gibt und warum Musik unsere Stimmung beeinflussen kann. 

If you continuously find that the people you show your music to don't respond in the overwhelming positive way you had hoped for, this episode might be for you. Nic Rollo explains how to create music that people will enjoy. 

En este episodio hablamos un poco sobre qué es la música, lo que nos hace sentir y las diferentes perspectivas de las personas al escuchar sus diferentes géneros. 

In today's "Music To Our Ears" we are practicing interrogative pronouns: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How. We will learn some fun facts and then sing (and dance) along to Like This: Who Where When song. What are you waiting for? Discover more activities, games, and songs ... Show More