Author: Vienna M Doenni, PhD

Scientists like I, always try our best to understand the brain. What excites us everyday is often what we find exciting to work on: Why is skydiving such a thrill, how does chocolate make us happier, and why is playing a computer game just so addictive? One thing we have struggled for years to understand is music. Why do we get goose bumps when we hear our favourite song, and how is it that some music can always get us into a great mood?