The reasons why seemingly random experiences are preserved in our memory, and how this could hold the keys to our future.

For decades, dopamine has been celebrated in neuroscience as the quintessential "reward molecule"—a chemical herald of ...

A context-driven memory model simulates a wide range of characteristics of waking and sleeping hippocampal replay, providing a new account of how and why replay occurs.

It's obvious to most people as soon as they set foot in a place they know well—like their childhood bedroom or a former ...

This valuable study links psychological theories of chunking with a physiological implementation based on short-term synaptic plasticity and synaptic augmentation. The theoretical derivation for ...

A 2024 study by University College London found a 30-minute walk boosts your memory for 24 hours. In the study, people aged ...

Emotions and scents can create unforgettable moments. Neuroscience shows that both personal experiences and social memories ...

Every December, American Jews enter a strange psychological landscape. Christmas arrives not only as a holiday, but as a full sensory environment, filled with lights, music, rituals, and ...

ABSTRACT: With the development of globalization and the advancement of technology, the exchanges and communication within multiple cultures become increasingly close and frequent. However, the ...

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