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In pandemic times, it’s hard enough to remember what day it is, let alone the deluge of passwords, numbers, and tasks that need to be recalled each day. Fortunately, new research suggests the ...

Although mnemonic devices far predate the written word, both Cicero and Quintilian name Simonides of Ceos (c. 556-468 BCE) as the first teacher of an art of memory. Simonides is perhaps best known for ...

A recall technique used by Benedict Cumberbatch’s modern-day interpretation of Sherlock Holmes can create enduring memory enhancement that remains intact four months later, according to a new study.

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American One of the tragedies of aging is the slow but ...

If you’ve ever watched someone memorize and recite back a string of numbers or a long list of words and thought, “I wish I could do that,” we’ve got good news: You totally can. A simple mnemonic ...

One of the tragedies of aging is the slow but steady decline in memory. Phone numbers slipping your mind? Forgetting crucial items on your grocery list? Opening the door but can't remember why? Over ...

Just like the Memory Room system, the Body Peg method also uses association to confirm the memory of location of items. It includes giving body parts different numbers (depending on the number of ...

A time-honored mnemonic method used by memory athletes -- people adept at feats such as quickly memorizing the sequence of all the cards in a deck or a vast string of digits -- can be taught to people ...