Video games are often blamed for wasting time or harming attention, but scientists have been studying this question for many ...

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 ...

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 ...

New research suggests the brain may lose its ability to adjust to change before the first obvious memory symptoms appear.

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 ...

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 ...

Because video games are a regular part of many people's everyday lives, researchers have spent a lot of time trying to determine whether they are beneficial or detrimental to brain health. A new 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 ...

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 ...