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New research proposes a unified theory of brain function based on criticality—a state where the brain teeters between order ...

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

The Vector-HaSH model reveals how place cells and grid cells help with memory storage, by indexing without erasing previous ...

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Harvard cognitive psychologist Daniel Schacter’s work has underpinned a sea change in how we think about memory; namely, that ...

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Scientists discover brain's "memory janitor" mechanism that actively deletes unwanted memories to make room for new ...

Music has the power to soothe the mind, promote brain health and bring people closer together. Singing, listening to music or ...