As a researcher investigating how electric brain stimulation can improve people's powers of recollection, I'm often asked how memory works—and what we can do to use it more effectively. Happily, ...

Working memory is the information we need to access to complete the tasks we’re engaged in right now, and scientists think it ...

Research continues to indicate how imperative it is for us to start protecting our memory earlier in life. But when it comes to implicit vs. explicit memory, what’s the difference? Why are they ...

Have you ever wondered how much information your brain can actually hold? According to Professor Paul Reber from Northwestern ...

Benjamin is a business consultant, coach, designer, musician, artist, and writer, living in the remote mountains of Vermont. He has 20+ years experience in tech, an educational background in the arts, ...

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 ...

In “How to Change a Memory,” neuroscientist Steve Ramirez embarks on a project to find and reactivate memories in the brains of mice. November 14, 2025 The following is an excerpt from How to Change a ...

Imagine having a conversation with someone who remembers every detail about your preferences, past discussions, and even the nuances of your personality. It feels natural, seamless, and, most ...