Traditionally, explicit long-term memory (the intentional, conscious recollection of things and experiences) is divided into ...

A surprising new brain study suggests that remembering life events and recalling facts may rely on the same neural machinery.

A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks.

In new UChicago study, researchers used Minecraft to test whether positive or negative emotion makes the recall method more ...

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A ...

A new study into how different parts of memory work in the brain has shown that the same brain areas are involved in ...

A new study challenges the long-standing belief that episodic and semantic memory rely on distinct brain systems.

While memories may fade with time, the explanations people give for why they remember an event remain surprisingly stable and ...

In the realm of memories, "where" holds special importance. Where did I leave my keys? Where did I eat dinner last night? Where did I first meet that friend? Recalling locations is necessary for daily ...

Memory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to impairment in how the brain replays our recent experiences while ...

Researchers in Canada reported in Neurology that transdermal estradiol improved episodic memory scores in postmenopausal ...