A new study reveals how brain circuits between the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus stabilize memories during learning.

The human brain’s ability to store and recall information remains one of science’s most intriguing areas of study. From remembering where we placed our keys to preserving precious moments with loved ...

Students often look for quick tips to improve their memory and focus. But do ‘memory hacks’ actually work, or is long-term success built on habits? In an exclusive interview with HT Digital, Dr.

How does learning work? Encode, store, retrieve: Take it in, find a place for it, pull it out when you need it. If you can’t retrieve information, you haven’t really learned it. So since we all learn ...

Scientists now know that while we snooze, our brains help solidify the memories we made during the day. In this Special Feature, we investigate whether simple techniques might help improve memory ...

Have you ever put your keys down and then completely forgotten where to find them? The brain has to work hard to protect information in your working memory from distractions. How this process works ...

There are plenty of science-backed ways to get smarter. You can learn several things in succession to harness the power of interleaving. You can vary the way you study. You can test yourself. You can ...

Think about the last time you studied for an exam. You probably read your notes, went through textbooks, maybe even watched a few videos. Yet, when the paper was placed before you, your mind went ...

Astrocytes have traditionally been thought to have a supporting role in the brain, but new research shows they also play a ...