Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a critical role in recognition memory. Named 'ovoid cells' for their egg-shaped cell bodies, they increase understanding of how memories ...

When it comes to looking at art and artifacts, new research may encourage habitual shutterbugs to put away their cameras. A study suggests museum-goers are less likely to remember objects they ...

VANCOUVER — From recognizing a friend’s face to finding our keys, our ability to remember objects shapes how we navigate daily life. But what’s behind this all-important mechanism that controls what ...

The next time you’re having a stressful time remembering where you left your keys, phone or glasses, don’t necessarily give up on your memory completely. That’s what Brigham and Women’s Hospital ...

UBC associate professor of cellular and physiological sciences Dr. Mark Cembrowski (left) and PhD student Adrienne Kinman observe ovoid cells active in the hippocampus of a mouse. Take a look around ...

Your implicit memory helps you remember how to do things without consciously thinking about it. It includes skills and habits, like how to ride a bike and how to get around your house. It also ...

Works by the Swedish-born artist include an oversized rubber stamp in Cleveland, a clothespin in Philadelphia and a flashlight in Las Vegas. Oldenburg died July 18. Originally broadcast in 1992. This ...

The day when robots can cook dinner, clear the kitchen table and empty the dishwasher is still a long way off. First, robots need to be able to recognize the many items of different sizes, shapes and ...

Are you one of those people who never forgets a face? New research from Vanderbilt University suggests that we can remember more faces than other objects and that faces "stick" the best in our ...