Put down the highlighter. Research about the brain and memory shows that leaving time between study sessions and testing yourself frequently are more efficient ways to learn.
Like the day’s newspaper, the brain has a temporary way to keep track of events.
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How do brains convert experiences into memories? New research explores the chain of events by focusing on what genes shift into gear when neurons are firing.
It’s a crucial cog in the your ability to perform a variety of mental tasks.
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Both psychologists and neuroscientists are interested in how working memory holds on to items over brief intervals – and are investigating from different angles.