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Research

WHERE SOUND, ART & SCIENCE MEET

Since 2024, ReCharge has been part of an ongoing multi-year research collaboration with the University of Groningen.

The study focuses on the effects of binaural beats within the ReCharge music, exploring their influence on relaxation, attention and physiological state.

The research is led by Prof. A. Sarampalis, whose work focuses on auditory perception and psychoacoustics, and Dr. K. A. van den Bosch, whose work includes soundscape research and educational innovation.

A key milestone was the 2025 DOT Planetarium study in Groningen, involving around 300 participants. Initial findings showed a statistically significant reduction in heart rate and an increase in self-reported relaxation in the group exposed to 10 Hz binaural beats within the ReCharge music.

These encouraging results support continued research into the relationship between composed sound, immersive art and the human nervous system.