Memory and Learning: How the Brain Stores, Retrieves, and Forgets Information

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.25.2025 06:30 AM

Discover how memory works through encoding, storage, and retrieval. Explore the neurobiology of memory, brain learning, and forgetting mechanisms that shape how humans retain and recall information.

Brain Waves Unlock Secrets of Forming Memory Through Sharp Wave Ripples, Study Finds

07.08.2024 03:30 AM

Study finds brain waves unlock secrets of memory formation through sharp wave ripples. Discover groundbreaking insights into how memories are formed!

Sleep Plays Critical Role in Memory Formation: Are You Getting Enough Rest To Boost Your Memory?

06.17.2024 07:50 AM

Studies reveal sleep plays a critical role in memory formation. Are you getting enough rest to boost your memory? Discover the importance of sleep for cognitive health. Read more!

Why Do You Remember That You Forget Something But Can't Recall What It Is?

06.17.2024 06:40 AM

There are various reasons why humans find it easier to remember that they forget something instead of recalling what they actually forget. Continue reading to learn more.

Why Do People Struggle to Remember Mundane Things Like Passwords, Locking the Front Door?

04.16.2024 07:41 AM

Our emotions reportedly affects the things we remember and forget. Continue reading to learn more. Why Do People Struggle to Remember Mundane Things Like Passwords, Locking the Front Door? (Photo : Pexels/SCREEN POST) Mundane activities are those you regularly do that you sometimes find unexciting because they have become a routine.

Boosting Memory Retention: The Impact of Immediate Reflection on Events for Long-Term Memory Formation

04.03.2024 00:20 AM

Scientists finally understand why people can remember some memories and also forget others. Read the article to learn more.

Rooted in Friendships: Trees Remember Experiences and Form Special Relationships

03.28.2024 02:30 AM

A forester has been postulating that trees possess intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to communicate with and heal other trees. Check this article to learn more.

How Do Sleep Habits Improve Cognition? Neuroscientist Reveals Five Tips To Boost Memory

03.25.2024 08:50 AM

Neuroscientist Rachelle Summers shares five simple daily habits to enhance memory, emphasizing the importance of eight to ten hours of sleep. Continue reading for more details.

New Phase-Change Memory (PCRAM) That Could Serve As In-Between Technology Between Slower Nonvolatile Memory and DRAM Discovered

01.31.2024 06:28 AM

Researchers discovered a 65-nanometer superlattice that is nonvolatile and faster like flash memory but slower than DRAM. Continue reading to learn more.

Next-Gen Computing Memory: Nanocomposite-Superlattices Pave Way for Faster and More Efficient Data Processing

01.24.2024 03:40 AM

Researchers developed a new material for high stability nanoscale phase-change memory. Continue reading the article to find out more.

How to Exercise Memory? Neuroscientist Shares Brain Training Exercises

01.03.2024 07:20 AM

Memory is a skill, not an innate talent, so you can work on improving it. Continue reading to learn about the brain training exercises to improve your memory.

Breathing Patterns During Sleep Affect the Way Brain Construct Memories, Study Reveals

12.29.2023 05:20 AM

In a recent study, researchers discovered a crucial link between breathing and memory formation during sleep. Find out more about it in this article.

Great Apes Could Recognize a Face They Once Saw for Years [Study]

12.19.2023 07:20 AM

Great apes have sharp memories like elephants when it comes to recognizing faces. Continue reading to learn more.

Daydreaming Boosts Memory and Learning in Mice, Harvard Study Suggests

12.19.2023 03:44 AM

Harvard research indicates daydreaming in mice rewires brains, fostering memory and learning. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of daydreaming.

Sleep Might Help Us Remember False Memories [Study]

12.06.2023 04:20 AM

A good night sleep doesn't only leave one energized but may also leave false memories, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

Bacteria Store and Pass on ‘Memories’ for Future Generations, Use Iron-Based Recollection To Improve Swarming Efficiency

11.28.2023 04:00 AM

Scientists made a stunning discovery which reveals that bacteria can exhibit a form of memory related to its adopting strategies. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Disordered Kinase Protein Engineered To Enhance Memory, Respond to Anti-Aging Drug

11.21.2023 06:20 AM

Neuroscientists engineered protein enhancement to boost memory by responding to anti-aging drugs. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Daily Wasabi Consumption Enhances Memory and Cognitive Function in Older Adults, Study Reveals

11.07.2023 07:44 AM

Wasabi, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, is believed to have a calming effect on the brain and is now available as a supplement. Continue reading for more details.

Tai Chi Exercise Helps Boost Memory, Could Help Adults Counter Mild Cognitive Decline

11.07.2023 05:20 AM

A study reveals that daily tai chi exercises can help slow down cognitive decline and protect adults against dementia. Read the article to find out more.

Daily Routine, Creating Distinctiveness Can Help Improve Short-Term Memory, Neuroscience Professor Says

10.04.2023 06:10 AM

Your daily routine makes it easy for you to remember things, according to an expert. Continue reading to learn more about how to improve your short-term memory.

Artificial Brain Developed To Replicate the Functions of Neural Mechanisms, Mimics the Processes Involved in Learning and Memory

09.07.2023 09:10 AM

A USC professor developed an artificial brain and works on mimicking disorders such as schizophrenia. Continue reading the article to find out more.