Memory and perception seem like entirely distinct experiences, and neuroscientists used to be confident that the brain produced them differently, too. But in the 1990s, neuroimaging studies revealed ...

Recent research suggests that repeated "replays" of episodic memories—i.e., memories of personal episodes from our past—can help improve our ability to visually distinguish between scenes, faces, and ...

In an era where technology is evolving faster than we’ve ever imagined, it’s no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) snuck into our lives and appeared through the software and daily ...

Memories are shadows of the past but also flashlights for the future. Our recollections guide us through the world, tune our attention, and shape what we learn later in life. Human and animal studies ...

New research has discovered that briefly altering how we perceive our own body can help unlock autobiographical memories – potentially even those from the early stages of childhood. Published in the ...

A study led by Dr. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga, group leader of the Neural Mechanisms of Perception and Memory Research Group at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, has allowed scientists to observe ...

Have you ever wondered if talking about your past could change how you remember it? What can therapists do to minimize therapy’s impact on childhood perception during sessions? New research suggests ...

A new developmental theory from an Iowa State researcher describes how our memory and perception of trauma can evolve over time, shifting with new experiences and as cognitive and emotional ...

Memories of childhood trauma aren't set in stone — they can shift, resurface, or even diverge from the original event, according to a new theory from an Iowa State professor. Why it matters: That ...

Remember how summer vacation felt endless when you were a kid? Three months seemed like an eternity filled with countless adventures and experiences. Now entire years pass in what feels like weeks.

What exactly is happening in the human brain when a person who has almost died is being resuscitated? A new study of cardiac arrest survivors suggests that almost 40% of people undergoing CPR do have ...