In some episodes of the TV series Sherlock Holmes starring Benedict Cumberbatch, it is possible to observe the main character using a mnemonic technique which he calls “mind palace.” In this technique ...

‘Invoking a memory palace involves picturing some structure or place in your mind, and linking items you want to remember with specific locations around that place.’Illustration: Guardian Design; ...

Without physical classrooms, students are pushed to learn creatively as the ring of Zoom call bells announcing the start of lecture replace the comradery of students packing into auditoriums shoulder ...

Do you always forget where you put your keys? Or maybe you're trying to memorize information for an exam or a presentation? Memory plays a crucial role in many of our day-to-day activities, but it can ...

In an intriguing passage from Thomas Harris’s psychological thriller Hannibal (1999), the reader is introduced to a mental technique used by the eponymous serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter: The ...

The stage is set, but are you? Preparing for a big talk or presentation can be daunting. So much at stake, so much to remember, so many people watching. You don’t want to read from notes, but how will ...

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Or struggled to recall a key detail during an important conversation? Memory lapses like these can feel frustrating, even inevitable, ...