“How the Internet is Changing Memory, Identity, and Truth”
1. Memory: From Organic Recall to Digital Reliance I used to remember phone numbers. Now I Google everything—even…
How the Binding of Two Brain Molecules Creates Memories That Last a Lifetime
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. When Todd Sacktor was about to turn 3,…
Brain Criticality May Hold Key to Learning, Memory, and Alzheimer’s
Summary: New research proposes a unified theory of brain function based on criticality—a state where the brain teeters…
Horse racing: Emotional Ruakākā win for Beetlegeuse in Jimmy Schick’s memory
“I was pretty happy with the way he was going, I was just praying for a semi-decent track…
How PTSD Disrupts Brain Cell Communication
Summary: A new study has examined brains affected by PTSD at the single-cell level, uncovering distinct genetic alterations…
Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline
IntroductionOrigins and development of the MIND dietHow the MIND diet worksFoods to eat frequentlyFoods to limitHealth benefits of…
How the Brain Actively Removes Unwanted Memories
Summary: New research reveals that people can consciously remove specific information from their memories by dampening the brain…
How a Single Line From This Book Made It Immortal
How a Single Line From This Book Made It Immortal (Picture Credit – Instagram) Cormac McCarthy’s ‘The Road‘…
Inhibitory Neurons May Hold the Key to Spatial Learning and Memory
Summary: A new study explores how the brain quickly learns and remembers important locations by focusing not on…
Princess Diana’s childhood mansion crumbles while King Charles invests millions in nearby royal ventures, locals slam royals for…
Princess Diana’s childhood home, Park House, lies in ruin, sparking outrage among locals as the Royal Family invests…