Nation Feb 14 Experts describe what happens to our brains and memories as we age By Laura Barrón-López, Shoshana Dubnow
Arts Apr 29 Watch 6:11 New novel imagines how memories can be accessed and reviewed by ourselves and others Imagine a beautiful cube in which you can store all your memories, allowing access to them whenever you want. But there is a tradeoff. Others can access it, or, in a sense, you. Jennifer Egan has dreamed up this nonexistent… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet
Science Feb 14 Why that one song will always remind you of your ex This Valentine’s Day, three neuroscientists explain why music-evoked memories are so potent -- and whether we can let them go. By Nsikan Akpan
Science Sep 27 How alcohol, time and trying to forget trauma can change what we remember Here’s what science says about how alcohol, age and memory interplay, and how trying to forget a memory can reinforce or corrode it. By Nsikan Akpan
Science Sep 20 In Kavanaugh debate, ‘boys will be boys’ is an unscientific excuse for assault Scientists debunk four myths about teenage brains, sexual aggression and what we remember about assault. By Nsikan Akpan
Jan 13 Here’s another reason to worry about your baby’s nap schedule By Anna Sillers A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that babies who took an extended nap after learning new behaviors are able to retain new skills better than babies who did not sleep. Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch Can memory video games deliver on brain-boosting claims? A new breed of video games are designed to exercise aging brains and improve players' attention, speed and memory. But critics say the claims made by developers are not supported with evidence. Could these mental workouts make a difference? Special… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch American scholar recalls honoring Nelson Mandela with a quilt of connection American scholar recalls honoring Nelson Mandela with a quilt of connection… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 17:33 MacNeil and Lehrer remember the shock, special sorrow of JFK’s assassination On Nov. 22, 1963, Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer were young reporters both covering President John F. Kennedy's visit to Texas. The NewsHour's founders share with Judy Woodruff their indelible memories of JFK's assassination as they recount their feelings of… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch In ‘Boy Detective,’ writer Roger Rosenblatt investigates his Manhattan childhood In 'Boy Detective,' writer Roger Rosenblatt investigates his Manhattan childhood… Continue watching