Sensory memory refers to very short-term memories about perceptions of the world through the five senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. A fraction of the information captured in sensory ...

Japanese researchers have uncovered how the astringent “bite” of cocoa flavanols can activate the brain—even though little of the compound enters the bloodstream.

Auditory memory tasks focus on listening and recalling spoken information. This could be listening to a short story or a ...

In a world saturated with stories—from ancient myths to TikTok clips—narratives knit together emotion, memory, and meaning. A ...

Astringency is a dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery sensation in the mouth caused by plant-derived polyphenols.

Memory problems have long been considered the primary hallmark of dementia, but a team of researchers is now challenging this view. They argue that changes in sensory perception – from vision to ...

A new research paper documents the outcomes of five volunteers who continued to receive 40Hz light and sound stimulation for ...

Memory is the way your brain takes in and stores information so you can use it later on. Memories define who you are in a lot of ways. They help you recall things like important dates, facts, and even ...

In our home it was often said…… “if you haven’t started studying for year-end exams when the Jacarandas are in bloom, you’re going to be in trouble.” More ...

A Burlington County mother is collecting sensory items for students in the Lumberton School District in memory of her 6-year-old son, who drowned last year at a summer camp. "It's second by second.