There isn’t a hard line differentiating a false memory and simply misremembering where you put your keys. But, in general, ...

And then do a quick review the next morning.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Professor and neuroscientist Steve Ramirez, shown working with brain samples, is exploring the science of memory manipulation.

A strong memory sounds like an unmitigated good, but science shows that vivid recall can distort your reality, fuel anxiety ...

How do cell phones affect our memories? What percentage of them are imagined? A group of neuroscientists is trying to unravel the secrets of one of the brain’s most common and least understood functio ...

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 ...

Erasing a memory like throwing away an old receipt? Forgetting a difficult breakup like deleting an old voicemail? It's an idea that makes you dream, or even shudder. This "science fiction fantasy" is ...

In February 2007 the Supreme Court heard a case that hinged on about 15 minutes of video evidence from two police vehicles' ...

Déjà vu consists of two parts: (1) the feeling of familiarity with an experience and (2) the judgment that you cannot have ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Scientists have found that memories are not static records but dynamic processes that change the brain’s wiring ...