Latest about Memory
Synthetic brain cells that store 'memories' are possible, new model reveals
Scientists have created key parts of synthetic brain cells that can hold cellular "memories" for milliseconds. The achievement could one day lead to computers that work like the human brain.
Aboriginal memory technique may work better than Sherlock's 'memory palace'
An Aboriginal memory technique that uses narrative and geography may outperform the famous "mind palace" technique.
Your brain warps your memories so you can remember them better
The brain exaggerates the differences between similar memories in order to recall them more effectively.
Sherlock Holmes' famous memory trick really works
An ancient technique can boost your memory to the level of memory champions.
This gooey, brainless blob can store memories
Slime molds imprint "memories" of where they've recently found food.
Why Do Smells Trigger Strong Memories?
The delicious scent of baking bread wafting out from the open doors of a nearby bakery can act like a time portal.
Why'd I Come in Here? A Brain Zap Could Boost That Fuzzy Memory
A quick zap to the brain could help revive missing memories.
A Dose of Anesthesia Could Blunt Traumatic Memories
A new study raises hopes for a minimally-invasive PTSD treatment.
