Memories

Memory is the faculty of the mind by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed.

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Scientists learn that memories are stored in other parts of the body, not just in the brain

Soft materials hold onto “memories” of their past, for longer than previously thought - EurekAlert!

Scientists Discover the Brain’s “Reset Button” That Separates Your Memories

'Mental time travel' can restore memories to their former state, new study finds

Memories aren't static in the brain — they 'drift' over time

You Don’t Remember Being a Baby, but Your Brain Was Making Memories

Readers wonder about quantum biology, babies’ memories and parrot speech

Erin M. Schuman wins 2026 Nakasone Award for discovery on neural synapse function and change during formation of memories - EurekAlert!

Positive emotions may strengthen memories - EurekAlert!

How the Binding of Two Brain Molecules Creates Memories That Last a Lifetime

Sleep helps stitch memories into cognitive maps, according to new neuroscience breakthrough

Clearing out the clutter: how people retain important information from memories - EurekAlert!

Toddlers’ eye movements predict ability to judge memories, new research suggests - EurekAlert!

Remembering the cold: Scientists discover how memories control metabolism

Think Cold, Burn Fat: How Your Brain’s Memories Help You Lose Weight

Sleep unlocks the brain’s ability to sort memories, Baycrest study reveals - EurekAlert!

‘Making memories’ via social media is increasingly “crucial” part of live events - EurekAlert!

Babies Do Make Memories—So Why Can't We Remember Them as Adults?

How sleep keeps our memories fresh - EurekAlert

Starting at 1, infants can form memories, but they don’t last until later