When you memorize something, the brain creates a nerve-impulse code to create a representation of the information in the brain, and this code can get stored in memory. Upon retrieval, the code is ...

Researchers in the IU Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences recently conducted a study that sheds new light on how an individual’s mind retrieves words and ...

Cognitive science identifies six habits to boost memory: forming connections using mnemonics, per Journal of Experimental ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. A study published ...

Seven practical brain exercises to boost recall for students and competitive exam aspirants. Active recall, visuals, spaced reviews and teaching help memories stick—study smarter, remember longer.

Many parents wonder why their children struggle with memory. Research suggests that memory can be improved through various ...