New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

A study of university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later. Researchers say that the ...

For most people, it would be hard to imagine a life in which the mind did not routinely discard once-remembered details—from temporarily memorized facts and figures to the characteristics of people ...

If you notice your computer or browsing experience slowing down while using the Edge browser, it’s a good idea to investigate the issue first. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), and sort it by ...

Working memory is the active and robust retention of multiple bits of information over the time-scale of a few seconds. It is distinguished from short-term memory by the involvement of executive or ...

How and when face perception and face memory interact is debated. Here, the authors introduce the FMP task and use it to show that these processes are largely independent, interacting only when ...

Nootropics are a category of supplements or drugs linked with beneficial effects on brain function. Supporters of nootropics say they can boost memory, motivation, creativity, alertness, general ...

A Catholic school newcomer falls in with a clique of teen witches who wield their powers against all who dare to cross them -- be they teachers, rivals or meddlesome parents.