Have you ever put your keys down and then quickly forgotten where to find them? When you try to recall where you might have left them, you are drawing on working memory, which is the ability to ...

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

Scientists say a surprisingly simple tweak to your bedroom could supercharge how well your brain stores information overnight ...

Memory is a continually unfolding process. Initial details of an experience take shape in memory; the brain’s representation of that information then changes over time. With subsequent reactivations, ...

You might say you have a "bad memory" because you don't remember what cake you had at your last birthday party or the plot of a movie you watched last month. On the other hand, you might precisely ...

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 ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

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 ...

You could swear you left your phone on the table near the door. And you’re having a hard time summoning up your recently changed ATM PIN. Everyone has memory glitches, but there’s no question you may ...

Imagine having a conversation with someone who remembers every detail about your preferences, past discussions, and even the nuances of your personality. It feels natural, seamless, and, most ...

Edith Cowan University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. You might say you have a “bad memory” because you don’t remember what cake you had at your last birthday party or the plot ...