Researchers use MEG imaging to show that the brain reactivates "forgotten" memories, but they only reach consciousness if they pulse at a specific rhythm.

Some animals never forget—and not just in that folksy, "elephants remember everything" way. Across land, sea, and sky, ...

The smell of my grandmother’s home hit me before I was even through the door. Something between talcum powder and the particular warmth of a house where the windows didn’t open often. I haven’t been ...

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 ...

A study using electroencephalography found that the extent of memory retention after sleep is associated with time spent in slow wave sleep. The location where the brain shows neural activity ...

Age can make memory feel like something that only moves in one direction. A name slips away. A route you know well turns ...

In the midst of assault, the brain's fear circuitry takes over while other key parts are impaired or even effectively shut down. This is the brain reacting to a life-threatening situation just the way ...

A clinical trial suggests that low-dose lithium may slow the decline of verbal memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and amyloid-beta.

AI systems are evolving to remember past interactions and provide continuous assistance. This shift challenges AI to move ...

Lifestyle choices have a huge bearing on your ability to focus and productivity quotient. So, to perform well in exams and improve concentration, one needs to make smart choices.

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 ...