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 ...

Humans are known to rapidly adapt their mental processes and behavior based on feedback they receive from the world around them. For instance, some past studies have shown that people progressively ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Usually, forgetting where you put your coffee cup down doesn’t have a major impact on the rest of your life – you can easily retrieve another cup of coffee (and find the other one later, in a cabinet ...

Developed with Kyoto City, SLASH, and NTT ExC Partners, the PointMap+Life (αVer.) Trial, Showcasing “MAP 3.0” Launches ...

Gray squirrels bury thousands of acorns every autumn, accidentally making them one of America's most powerful reforesters.