Memory is the process by which information and data is encoded, stored and retrieved. "What did I eat for breakfast this morning?" "Where did I leave my car keys?" "Who is buried in Grant’s Tomb?" ...

Most electronic components get worse as they shrink. Signals blur, heat climbs, and the line between a digital “one” and ...

If you’ve followed this blog from its beginnings in 2009, you’ll know that it’s covered a wide territory. From initial interests in developmental psychology (I started it when I was coming out of a ...

Think of your happiest memory. A wedding, your child’s birth, or maybe just a perfect night out with friends. Sit with it for a moment. Remember the details. What were you wearing? What did it smell ...

It’s almost that time of year again: long nights in the library, bottomless coffee and a never-ending rainbow of highlighters, flashcards and notes. Most importantly, there’s that nerve-wracking ...

As a neuroscientist, I've spent the last 25 years researching the science of memory. A funny question I get a lot from people is: "Am I just getting dumber the older I get?" I don't blame anyone for ...

Studying the U.S. Constitution can move beyond short-term memorization when paired with evidence-based learning strategies. Techniques like spaced repetition and active recall, combined with clear and ...

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health, all the way down to our very molecules. We'll be sharing these stories ...

Oh, how familiar it is: You put your phone down, and a few minutes later you’re looking for it everywhere…in the kitchen, in your purse, on the floor—Did I leave it in the car? Or you run into a ...