The Secrets of Our Memory
No, he doesn’t have an outstanding memory. World memory champion Boris Konrad just knows how
Cognition
Time flies faster as we age
Our brain is good at making us feel like our decade-old memories took place yesterday.
The nose knows: Smell memories
A familiar smell can evoke intense memories, whether pleasant or traumatic. How can a hint of perfume transport us back to a special time and place in the past?
Music on the Brain
Music has been the universal language of humans throughout history. One song has the power to inspire sentiments, move hearts, and soothe minds. How does this happen in the brain?
The false promises of brain training apps
“The brain is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes.” While not false in other contexts, those words aren’t referring to using brain training apps.