There isn’t a hard line differentiating a false memory and simply misremembering where you put your keys. But, in general, ...

Memory feels like a mental video archive, but psychologists have shown it behaves more like a creative editor, constantly ...

Memory shapes us. Our beliefs, thoughts, fears, rationalities – all are shaped by our past experiences in the form of memory. Memories anchor us to the past and help us make sense of the present.

How much can we trust our memories? We know that our mind keeps an imperfect record of the past. We can forget or misremember details, with frustrating consequences. Our attention can be diverted in ...

That uncanny feeling strikes without warning. You walk into a room you have never visited before, yet everything seems strangely familiar. You know with absolute certainty that you have never been ...

Ever wake up convinced something happened that actually didn’t? That vivid memory of a conversation with your friend, a movie you’re sure you watched, or an event that feels completely real but never ...