The method of loci (or the loci technique) is a mnemonic memorization trick with a number of uses, from helping people with ...

Why are we able to recall only some of our past experiences? A new study led by Jun Nagai at the RIKEN Center for Brain ...

New research reveals that astrocytes — not neurons — are responsible for stabilizing emotional memories by re-engaging during recall.

To engage in active recall while you study, try these methods: Use flashcards to quiz yourself, especially the Leitner method of flashcard review, which forces you to wait longer intervals between ...

This study examines how sleep influences memory, revealing the interplay between emotional cues and intentional recall in ...

Scientists instructed people to remember or forget words and then checked what words they retained in their memory after a 12 ...

So since we all learn best by doing, it only makes sense that testing yourself — as long as you do it the right way — is the ...

Your memory during exams isn’t just related to how much you study. It also also about how your brain functions under pressure.