If you can play Chopsticks on the piano, dance the Nutbush or ride a bike, chances are you've experienced muscle memory. The human function allows us to perform actions without conscious effort — but ...

The human brain contains roughly 86 billion neurons, and for decades scientists have assumed that these cells are the primary drivers of memory and cognition. However, a new study from researchers at ...

An illusion that warps our perception of time – altering our recollection of events to make it seem as if they occurred further into the past – may force a rethink of our existing theories of memory.

What gives rise to human consciousness? Are some parts of the brain more important than others? Scientists began tackling these questions in more depth about 35 years ago. Researchers have made ...