Memory
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Fetuses Have Memories
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Researchers have found evidence for short-term memory in 30 week old fetuses
How to improve your memory
By Karen Gordon published
reference It’s never too late to boost your gray matter. Discover how to improve your memory and keep your brain sharp
'Secret code' behind key type of memory revealed in new brain scans
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists used brain scans to unlock the secrets of working memory.
What is the Mandela effect? And have you experienced it?
By Joe Phelan published
The Mandela effect is when many people believe that something happened when, in reality, it never did.
Synthetic brain cells that store 'memories' are possible, new model reveals
By Rebecca Sohn published
Scientists have created key parts of synthetic brain cells that can hold cellular "memories" for milliseconds. The achievement could one day lead to computers that work like the human brain.
Aboriginal memory technique may work better than Sherlock's 'memory palace'
By Stephanie Pappas published
An Aboriginal memory technique that uses narrative and geography may outperform the famous "mind palace" technique.
Your brain warps your memories so you can remember them better
By Stephanie Pappas published
The brain exaggerates the differences between similar memories in order to recall them more effectively.
Sherlock Holmes' famous memory trick really works
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
An ancient technique can boost your memory to the level of memory champions.
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