Virtual reality reveals that curiosity is key in shaping our spatial memory and mental map formation, finds new research by Cardiff University and Royal Holloway, University of London. By using ...

Aging becomes apparent in various ways, one of them being changes in memory function. But some older adults experience a faster decline in memory compared to others. A new study by University of ...

In the realm of memories, "where" holds special importance. Where did I leave my keys? Where did I eat dinner last night? Where did I first meet that friend? Recalling locations is necessary for daily ...

According to new research, indulging in junk food can negatively impact your spatial memory and gut microbiome. The study ...

EPFL researchers have combined virtual reality, non-invasive brain stimulation and advanced brain imaging techniques to improve spatial navigation in healthy participants. The study is a first step in ...

It’s lunchtime, and you and your friend are hungry. You venture into the kitchen and make your favorite sandwich—peanut butter and jelly. You assume your friend can make the same thing, but they have ...

A new study uses optogenetics and roflumilast to prove sleep deprivation blocks memory retrieval, not storage.

A small study examined the associations between the frequency of video game play and spatial abilities. There was no ...

A study has investigated the possible scenarios that could lead to waning memory in some older people. Aging becomes apparent in various ways, one of them being changes in memory function. But some ...