Researchers have learned a lot about how memory works. Their insights form the basis of clever strategies that help us ...
Our minds have a tendency to latch onto negative experiences more strongly than positive ones. While occasional negative ...
Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories can ...
Sometimes, we search for information in long-term memory and find it—a name, a movie title, or a vivid example to support a general conclusion. Other times, we're unable to recall what we believe we ...
Recent advances in cognitive development research have shed considerable light on how children encode, consolidate and retrieve information from their everyday experiences. Studies have demonstrated ...
Neuroscientists reveal how the brain decides which locations will best anchor memories—before new experiences even happen.
A new study reveals that while we sleep, our brains quietly sort through the day’s experiences, keeping what we intend to remember and letting emotion-driven moments drift away. Study: Top-down ...
A study tracking thousands of neurons shows how the brain separates memory content from context to support flexible recall.