In our age of information overload, remembering things can be a daunting task. But as a memory researcher and college professor, I’ve found some hope in that challenge. In January 2021, like millions ...

For decades, scientists have focused on the brain as the primary location for memory storage and processing. However, recent groundbreaking research from is challenging this long-standing assumption, ...

Scientists now know that while we snooze, our brains help solidify the memories we made during the day. In this Special Feature, we investigate whether simple techniques might help improve memory ...

Annie Murphy Paul is the author of the forthcoming book Brilliant: The New Science of Smart. In a world as fast-changing and full of information as our own, every one of us — from schoolchildren to ...

Semiotics is the study of nature and the role of signs in the world. It was developed by many scholars such as Charles Peirce, Ferdinand de Saussure, and Yuri Lotman. Through these studies, it is ...

Language learning is a fascinating and intricate process that has intrigued scholars and researchers for centuries. It is not only a means of communication but also a window into the complex workings ...

Here is an important reason to stay in touch with friends and family: social isolation causes memory and learning deficits and other behavioral changes. Many brain studies have focused on the effects ...

Learning is not just about putting in more hours, it is about learning smarter. Science today tells us that the brain is highly adaptable, and small changes in habits can drastically improve how fast ...