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

For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people suddenly start forgetting names, appointments, or why they walked into a room.

The big thinkers at Aperture explain the nostalgia effect and how memory shapes perception.

Research confirms Proust’s insight. Smell and taste have direct neural links to the hippocampus, which processes memory, and the amygdala, which processes emotions. This is why odour or taste‑evoked ...