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Many students listen to music to focus and stay motivated while they study—but it doesn't always help

Many students listen to music to focus and stay motivated while they study—but it doesn't always help
Phys.org Friday 03 July 2026, 02:40 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Walk into any college library and you will likely see students wearing headphones and listening to music.

Walk into any college library and you will likely see students wearing headphones and listening to music.
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