Repressed memories are memories that we unconsciously avoid thinking about, usually because of a traumatic experience. These memories are thought to be unconsciously blocked for several years and are ...

Traumatic memories can bias our attention and shape our current behavior. While we try to avoid triggers, we may also be ...

We know our past selves have changed—physically, emotionally, cognitively, interpersonally—but we also know that we are the same person from childhood into early adulthood and beyond. It's easy to ...

It turns out memories have a very shaky foundation. Did your memories ever really happen? Turns out, every time you recall a memory, it gets a little more false. Scientists explain why your memories ...

Have you ever noticed how a particular song can bring back a flood of memories? Maybe it’s the tune that was playing during your first dance or the anthem of a memorable road trip. People often think ...

A new update to Google Photos is making it significantly easier to share Memories by simply turning them into a video file. Memories in Google Photos are one of the best parts of the service as the ...

Since their discovery in the 1990s, the head-direction cells in the brain have been referred to as its "internal compass." These cells are activated when the head of an animal or human points in a ...

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A simple roll of adhesive tape may seem far removed from advanced technology. Yet researchers at Penn State have uncovered something remarkable hidden in this everyday material.