New research reveals that human memory may prioritize people and places over context, offering insight into how our brains ...

When it comes to the human brain, there is still a lot we don't know. The processes that occur inside the brain are impossibly complex, and scientists have only really scratched the surface with their ...

Memories are constantly revised in acts of recollection. They are moulded by new information, beliefs and emotions, and other ...

Despite near-consensus that memory has a physical basis, neuroscientists are split on whether we might someday be able to ...

The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

JR Camel swears it is true, so it certainly could be, as he seems to be in command of powers well beyond the customary human ...

But over time, the human brain has a tendency to adjust to change. Perhaps the Finder icon will soon fall under the same category. But until then, I hope Apple reverses course in subsequent macOS ...

A new book proposes that human memory is like a Lego tower, built from the ground up, broken down, put away and rebuilt each time it’s called to mind. LeventKonuk/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus.

The human brain is about 60% fat by weight, far more than any other organ. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3s, are key to the strength and performance of the brain’s cells.

By looking at underlying cognitive processes, students come away with a sense of learning and memory being interrelated actions taken by the same human being, rather than two separate activities.