The Memory Club, founded in fall 2023, aims to share techniques to improve memorization and learning on campus. Credit: Abhiram Juvvadi Two Penn students founded Memory Club last semester to help ...

We have all heard the old saying, "Sleep on it," when trying to solve a problem or making an important decision. There might be some scientific truth to that advice, especially when it comes to ...

Semiotics is the study of nature and the role of signs in the world. It was developed by scholars such as Charles Peirce, Ferdinand de Saussure, and Yuri Lotman. Through these studies, it is ...

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 ...

Scientists now know that while we snooze, our brains help solidify the memories we made during the day. In this Special Feature, we investigate whether simple techniques might help improve memory ...

When exams come near a lot of the students go into panic mode. However, if we study well from the beginning onwards, we can always face exams with courage. The truth is there are some time-tested ...

Bad news for couch potatoes: New research released this week suggests that working out will not only improve your body, but keep your brain sharp as well. Researchers in Finland looked back at earlier ...

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Benefits were seen in the ability to recollect a memory, the study found. Taking a daily multivitamin supplement may improve memory and slow cognitive decline in aging adults, according to a new study ...

Wasabi, a plant often used in Japanese cuisine, may have a positive effect on memory. Researchers found that consuming wasabi extract saw “significant” boosts in two aspects of cognition. Experts ...