A large modern computer can contain nearly half a million switching elements and 10 million high-speed memory elements. They ...

There’s a paradox in memory science: Empirical evidence and life experience both suggest older adults have more knowledge of the world. However, in laboratory settings, they generally perform worse on ...

"Working memory" is a critical cognitive process. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The "secret code" the brain uses to create a ...

A new study reveals that setting reminders can eliminate some age-related declines in memory. The findings offer a significant breakthrough in addressing the cognitive challenges faced by older adults ...

Scientists maximize the efficiency of hafnia-based ferroelectric memory devices. A research team led by Professor Jang-Sik Lee from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the ...

In a new co-authored book, Professor and Chair of Psychology and Neuroscience Elizabeth A. Kensinger points out some surprising facts about how memories work Explaining the science behind memory and ...

Your memory relies on reusing, overlapping and adapting rather than on a fixed number of storage spots. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Have you ever frantically searched for your phone—using the light on your phone? It’s embarrassing for sure, but that and other things—forgetting a word or missing an appointment—aren’t signs that you ...