News articles tagged with 'memory'
New insight into 'aha' memories
— 1 Apr 2011 15:03 | HealthWhen we suddenly get the answer to a riddle or understand the solution to a problem, we can practically feel the light bulb click on in our head. But what happens after the 'Aha!' moment?…
Being in a good mood may lead to poor memory
— 31 Mar 2011 15:00 | HealthMost people have had trouble remembering something they just heard. Now, a University of Missouri researcher found that forgetfulness may have something to do with being in a good mood.…
Scientists devise targeted therapy strategy for rare form of childhood cancer
— 30 Mar 2011 16:25 | HealthBy 'distracting' cancer proteins from their usual activity, scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital have caused cells in a rare, lethal form of cancer…
Study illuminates the 'pain' of social rejection
— 29 Mar 2011 15:55 | HealthPhysical pain and intense feelings of social rejection 'hurt' in the same way, a new study shows…
Smarter memory device holds key to greener gadgets
— 29 Mar 2011 15:52 | TechnologyFast, low-energy memory for MP3s, smartphones and cameras could become a reality thanks to a development by scientists…
New insight into how environmental enrichment enhances memory
— 28 Mar 2011 18:57 | HealthIt is well established that environmental enrichment, providing animals with rich sensory, motor, and social stimulation, produces both dramatic increases in the number of synapses…
Scientists discover major clue in long-term memory making
— 21 Mar 2011 15:52 | HealthYou may remember the colour of your loved one's eyes for years. But how? Scientists believe that long-term potentiation (LTP) - the long-lasting increase of signals across a connection…
Researchers gain new insight into the brain's ability to reorganise itself
— 19 Mar 2011 14:34 | HealthWhen Geoffrey Murphy, Ph.D., talks about plastic structures, he's not talking about the same thing as Mr. McGuire in The Graduate. To Murphy, an associate professor of molecular and…
Fundamental discovery could lead to better memory chips
— 15 Mar 2011 19:59 | TechnologyEngineering researchers at the University of Michigan have found a way to improve the performance of ferroelectric materials, which have the potential to make memory devices with more…
New technology would dramatically extend battery life for mobile devices
— 11 Mar 2011 15:46 | TechnologyTechnophiles who have been dreaming of mobile devices that run longer on lighter, slimmer batteries may soon find their wish has been granted…