How do cell phones affect our memories? What percentage of them are imagined? A group of neuroscientists is trying to unravel ...

In this episode, Professor Charan Ranganath, director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at UC Davis and author of Why We Remember, reveals how memory truly works. He explains how our choices shape the ...

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 ...

We often think of memories like the contents of a museum: static exhibits that we view to understand the present and prepare for the future.

Backed by peer-reviewed studies and more than 16 years of research, the device applies scent-based stimulation to enhance cognitive performance and memory function In a 2023 randomized controlled ...

Think about the last time you studied for an exam. You probably read your notes, went through textbooks, maybe even watched a few videos. Yet, when the paper was placed before you, your mind went ...

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 ...

In a new co-authored book, Professor and Chair of Psychology and Neuroscience Elizabeth A. Kensinger points out some surprising facts about how memories work Explaining the science behind memory and ...

It’s almost that time of year again: long nights in the library, bottomless coffee and a never-ending rainbow of highlighters, flashcards and notes. Most importantly, there’s that nerve-wracking ...