Memory

Many people use cannabis to help cut back on drinking. However, a new study reveals that smoking THC only reduces alcohol cravings for individuals with average or high working memory, leaving those with poorer cognitive control without this benefit.

New research suggests that what you think about repeatedly can prime your brain to retrieve related memories later. The study found that repetitive thinking caused people to experience more involuntary memories about that specific topic.

New research published in The Journal of Neuroscience suggests breathing acts as a pacemaker for memory. The study found that successful retrieval is linked to the respiratory cycle, synchronizing brain patterns needed to remember.

A new study published in Nature reveals the hippocampus does more than store memories. Researchers found that neural patterns in mice reorganize over time, shifting activity backward to anticipate rewards before they happen.

A new framework suggests motivation is more than just effort. Distinct chemical signals create specific "moods" that determine whether the brain records broad concepts or specific details, fundamentally reshaping how we understand learning.

A new study reveals that spontaneous calcium fluctuations in astrocytes are essential for memory consolidation. This finding challenges the neuron-centric view of the brain, suggesting that cellular unpredictability plays a vital role in stabilizing neural circuits.

Can you trust your memory after chatting with an AI? A new study reveals that misleading chatbots are significantly more effective at implanting false memories than static text, causing users to accept fake details as fact.

New research using intracranial recordings reveals that specific populations of neurons in the insula communicate directly with the hippocampus to lock in memories, while neighboring neurons separately track emotional valence.

A new study suggests that the right soundtrack can influence what we remember. Researchers found that stimulating music helps Alzheimer’s patients reduce false memories, while relaxing music may help fade negative images.

A new study reveals that deep sleep physically shifts where the brain processes memories. Researchers found that spending more time in slow wave sleep moves recall activity to the temporal lobe, boosting retention.

A new study finds evidence that romantic partners synchronize their brain activity to prune specific details from their shared memories.

New research suggests that losing focus allows the brain to absorb hidden environmental patterns more effectively. This spontaneous mental drifting is linked to sleep-like neural activity that appears to facilitate information processing while awake.

A new study published in Clinical Nutrition suggests that daily consumption of skin-roasted peanuts improves brain vascular function and memory.

What if looking in the mirror could do more than show your reflection? New research suggests a digitally altered face can take you on a journey back to your own past, unlocking long-forgotten details.

A study in npj Science of Learning finds that students who form more creative associations between words tend to retain new information better. The results suggest that associative thinking may help explain how creativity supports academic learning and memory performance.