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Brain Structures Interlinked in Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation

Don’t think your brain shuts down when you’re sleeping; actually, it has quite a bit to shift through and save to long-term memory when we’re asleep. Most of us do get the benefit of the role of sleep in our

Technology

How Is Technology Redefining Human Memory?

The only number most people still have memorised is their mother’s or some other family member’s number, saved not just in the phone, but in the mind as well. For what occasion exactly, though? That’s harder to pin down. What’s

Research

How Life Events Shape Autobiographical Memory Across the Lifespan

This research explores how memories of personal life events are affected by ageing and how people remember important experiences differently as they grow older. Rather than treating memory as something fixed or unchanging, the study shows that memories, especially of

Awareness Technology

The Google Effect: How Instant Access to Information Is Reshaping Human Memory

Years ago, information and knowledge were only available through books and teachers. Gaining knowledge or learning a new skill requires time, patience and effort. Libraries were a major source of information. But modern society has transformed learning. Books are scanned for

Technology

How AI Rewires the Brain: Cognitive, Memory & Social Effects Explained

Raj has recently made a very good friend. No matter what problem he has, his friend is always there with him, supporting him through thick and thin. Whether it be trying to solve his homework and assignments, asking for relationship

Awareness Technology

Forgetting in the Digital Age: Are Smartphones Weakening Our Memory? 

Either forgetting is a common issue for everyone, or memorising anything is not an option anymore. Whether it’s missing an important task, their anniversaries, or forgetting the names of their classmates, these familiar incidents are happening daily in life. Do you

Education

Leaky Bucket Hypothesis in Memory

Memory can be defined as the system or process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information and experiences. It is considered to be the vital cognitive function that allows a person to learn, adapt and build a sense of self. Memory

Education

Understanding Short-Term and Long-Term Memory: How We Retain What Matters

Memory is a major area of human cognition that allows the human brain to store, retain, and retrieve information necessary for the functioning of the individual human organism in everyday life. Memory could involve anything from holding onto a phone

Research

Inside the Brain’s Memory Filter: How can we remember what matters the most to us? 

Our brain receives information every day, but we only retain and remember a small percentage of it, don’t we? Henceforth, Researchers at The Ohio State University recently completed a study that helps explain how the brain achieves this and released

Education

The Surprising Truth About Muscle Memory and Its Impact on Training

Muscle memory is the ability of our trained muscles to regain their form or activity faster when left without training for a while. Let the activity be riding a bicycle, playing an instrument, or performing a dance, muscle memory ensures