When learning the word "ostentatious," imagine a peacock wearing a massive gold chain and sunglasses, standing proudly on a ...

It's like a magic trick: Some people can memorize a long list of hundreds of random words and numbers in seconds, and then recite it perfectly hours later. But unlike magicians, these memory athletes ...

Just don't forget to start out by studying each set—or chunk—individually. Even though this doesn’t break down the amount of ...

Anyone can improve their memory using a proven scientific method the ancient Greeks and Romans developed. The idea is to create a "memory palace." A group of researchers says training daily using an ...

To better retain what you study, try this science-backed practice that will help you remember things long-term.

Improving memory and focus is essential for personal and professional growth. These books offer diverse techniques and ...

Are these incredible feats possible because of some rare brain difference in those that accomplish them? Nope, explains a fascinating recent Big Think article. Memory athletes aren’t genetically ...

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For those who regularly forget where they put the car keys or the cellphone, the memory skills shown by performers can truly impress. A 40-minute piano concert by memory. Lines in a two-hour play, ...

Tel Aviv University researchers developed a new learning method for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that can potentially improve visual perception and published their work in Current ...