Part personal narrative, part primer on the science of memory, and part exploration of the implications of cutting-edge brain ...

A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks.

Explaining the science behind memory and memory loss—including why forgetting is a crucial property of memory, as well as strategies that help people remember better—is the subject of a new book ...

Psychedelics can quiet the brain’s visual input system, pushing it to replace missing details with vivid fragments from ...

Anyone can improve their memory using a proven scientific method the ancient Greeks and Romans developed. The idea is to create a "memory palace." A group of researchers says training daily using an ...

There’s a paradox in memory science: Empirical evidence and life experience both suggest older adults have more knowledge of the world. However, in laboratory settings, they generally perform worse on ...

Think of your happiest memory. A wedding, your child’s birth, or maybe just a perfect night out with friends. Sit with it for a moment. Remember the details. What were you wearing? What did it smell ...

The human brain’s ability to store and recall information remains one of science’s most intriguing areas of study. From remembering where we placed our keys to preserving precious moments with loved ...

Life is full of disconnected events, and memory allows us to connect those events (experiences) and construct our stories. Our memories constitute who we are (what happened to us in the past) and help ...

Music has a remarkable ability to evoke powerful memories and emotions. When we listen to a piece of music from years ago, we seem to travel back to that moment. Music can act as a direct line to our ...