Small magnetic whirlpools could revolutionize high-performance computer memory storage. Magnets create invisible fields that attract certain materials. A familiar example is refrigerator magnets. However, they…
Australian scientists have created the most detailed map ever of the communication links between the hippocampus, the brain’s memory control center, and the rest of…
Research identifies target for potentially developing new therapies to treat age-related cognitive decline. One of the most upsetting aspects of age-related memory decline is not…
A new study will aid in the development of rehabilitation strategies for individuals who are suffering from anxiety disorders. Researchers from Ural Federal University (UrFU)…
A biological mechanism has been identified by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden that increases the strength with which fear memories are stored in the…
In a study published on December 2 in the journal Science Advances, laser light therapy has been shown to be effective in improving short-term memory….
Textbooks and popular science books claim that women are superior at finding and remembering words, but is this true? “Women are better. The female advantage…
According to new research, people who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols, which are found in tea and wine as well as several…
A new study demonstrates how learning can slow forgetting down. According to Iowa State Psychology Professor Shana Carpenter, combining two strategies—spacing and retrieval practice—is the…
Using sound to erase memories. According to recent research, playing sounds to individuals as they sleep might help them forget certain memories. Researchers from the…
When holding information in mind, neural activity is more focused when and where there are bursts of gamma frequency rhythms. Working memory is the handy…
Scientists explore how the scent of food can enable “time travel.” Older adults who were exposed to childhood food flavors had an improved memory of…
Neuroscientists show that it’s possible to turn the volume down on a negative memory by stimulating other, happier ones. Even though you may not realize…
Study finds adults with mild cognitive decline assigned puzzles showed less brain shrinkage, better daily functioning. A new study shows that doing crossword puzzles has…
Post-mortem brains of SuperAgers reveal significantly larger neurons in memory region. SuperAger neurons are even larger than those in individuals 20 to 30 years younger…
According to a new study, super-recognizers spread their gaze more evenly than average observers. A face is never forgotten by super-recognizers. They can see their…
The use of digital devices might actually benefit you instead of causing you to become lazy. According to a recent study conducted by University College…
Recent research demonstrates that psychological disorder is a significant comorbidity for dementia and other cognitive impairments. According to recent Canadian research, older adults who have…