Memory sits at the center of how we learn, work, and maintain relationships. It shapes identity, supports decision-making, ...

The traditional model of memory proposes that different types of long term memory are processed in separate brain modules.

There's a RAM shortage at the moment. RAM, as in random access memory. The memory computer keeps immediately at hand, so it can perform tasks quickly. How can that be? Well, as with so much these days ...

Picture a star-shaped cell in the brain, stretching its spindly arms out to cradle the neurons around it. That's an astrocyte ...

Explore 5 classic eye-tracking experiments for memory studies. These foundational paradigms reveal how gaze behavior reflects encoding, retrieval, working ...

A new study suggests that activities like reading, writing or learning languages may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease ...

Don't sweat forgetting names; it's normal! Your brain prioritizes what's important, and names often lack context, making them tricky to remember. Stress and social anxiety also hog your brainpower.

Memory giants Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung have led a rally in semiconductor stocks this year. Memory prices surged in 2025 and are likely to increase further in 2026 as demand for these chips which ...

The influence of dopamine on learning, memory and cognition is manifold and multifaceted. Its role in reward-related behavior and behavioral affect is well-documented, as is its role in promoting ...

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Bill McColl has 25+ years of experience as a senior producer and writer for TV, radio, and digital media leading teams of anchors, reporters, and editors in creating news broadcasts, covering some of ...