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 ...

It’s frustrating when your memory fails you, especially during daily activities when you need it most, like remembering your grocery list or a new person’s name. The good news? These little blips ...

I was out walking when I had a good idea for the book I’m writing. I remember being excited. I remember feeling I had unlocked a difficult problem. I remember feeling pretty good about myself. I don’t ...

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Or struggled to recall a key detail during an important conversation? Memory lapses like these can feel frustrating, even inevitable, ...

Remembering what happened to us is more than just looking back to the past. The memories our brains store and later recall affect who we are, how we behave, and how we connect with others. Morgan ...

A familiar scent might help people with depression recall specific memories and potentially improve their symptoms, according to a study published February 13 in JAMA Network Open. “Our key takeaway ...

Recent advancements in neurotechnology have led to the development of brain implants that can significantly enhance memory recall. Through a series of groundbreaking trials, researchers are exploring ...

Neuroscientists reveal how the brain decides which locations will best anchor memories—before new experiences even happen.