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

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Memories and photos both can misrepresent the past. Westend61 via Getty Images In 1990, George Franklin was convicted of murder ...

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 ...

Memories of past trauma could soon be ‘dialed down’ in the brain so they no longer haunt us, a leading neuroscientist has suggested. The same techniques could offer tools so that addicts don't crave ...

A strong memory sounds like an unmitigated good, but science shows that vivid recall can distort your reality, fuel anxiety ...

One of the unfortunate legacies that my generation, gen X, has passed on to the millennials and gen Z, is the idea that therapy has no side effects. However, just like many other medical treatments, ...

In 1990, George Franklin was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison based on the testimony of his 28-year-old daughter Eileen. She described seeing him rape her best friend and then smash ...

Memories of past trauma could soon be ‘dialed down’ in the brain so they no longer haunt us, a leading neuroscientist has suggested. The same techniques could offer tools so that addicts don't crave ...