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.

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 ...

There isn’t a hard line differentiating a false memory and simply misremembering where you put your keys. But, in general, ...

Memory acts as the invisible thread linking our past experiences to present awareness, shaping who we are and how we learn. Far from being fixed, though, memory is a dynamic system. It's constantly ...

Researchers have found that a natural aging-related molecule can repair key memory processes affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

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. The latest research, however, suggests they are more like ...

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 ...

A strong memory sounds like an unmitigated good, but science shows that vivid recall can distort your reality, fuel anxiety ...