Some memories are easy to recall—lush with detail, fresh as the moment itself. Others are more tenuous, like faded sketches, ...

During a drive through New Hampshire, Chenyang “Leo” Lin noticed a few squirrels darting through the trees. It was a simple, unremarkable moment. But he remembered it clearly, along with the farmland ...

Emotional or rewarding experiences can preserve memories of concurrent ordinary events, offering insights into how the brain decides what to keep and what to forget.

Everyone knows the feeling. You remember a childhood birthday, a funny moment with an old friend, or that catchy song from years ago. But you forget where you put your phone just minutes ago, or a ...