Inflammation in the brain is rarely seen as a good thing; research has linked it to diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety. But a new study from ...

Ever disagreed with a friend about a childhood memory? Maybe you couldn't agree on what happened in a film you saw, how it ended, or even the cinema where you saw it? Even for significant personal ...

If you're the owner of a dog, you've probably often wondered what they're thinking. Our furry friends can communicate how they're feeling in their own unique way, but it's impossible to suss out ...

Scientists at Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience discovered a parallel pathway for forming long-term memories that bypasses short-term memory. Using optogenetics, they blocked short-term ...

Long-term memory has an unlimited capacity and can hold information for a long time. Once information is encoded into the short-term memory, it can be transferred to the long-term memory to be stored.

Large language models have transformed how users interact with AI — from companions and customer service bots to virtual assistants. Yet most of these interactions remain transactional, limited to ...

Elephants possess remarkable long-term memories, recalling individuals, routes, and even deceased family members for decades. This cognitive prowess, especially in matriarchs, guides herds through ...

As the popular saying goes, “An elephant never forgets — or does it? Elephants are intelligent mammals that can recall faces and places, but how much can they actually remember? Let’s find out about ...