Psychology suggests the grandparent who tells the same family stories isn't losing the thread. Their autobiographical memory helps people keep a life coherentGrandparents often repeat family stories at dinner, a practice psychologists say is vital for preserving identity and making sense of life....
28 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep printed photos in drawers aren't resisting technology. For them, concrete visual cues can anchor autobiographical recallPrinted photos serve as powerful memory triggers, aiding in detailed autobiographical recall, especially for older adults and those with Al...
26 May, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Quote of the Day by William Wordsworth: ‘Love betters what is best’ - What the Daffodils poet really meant by this simple 5-word quote and its lesson on why success alone never feels enoughQuote of the Day by William Wordsworth suggests that success, talent, and achievement alone rarely make life feel complete without emotiona...
13 May, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Photographic memory isn't real; here's what your brain is actually doing when you rememberForget the myth of photographic memory. Scientists reveal our brains don't record like cameras. Instead, memories are rebuilt each time we ...
07 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Pope says doesn't fear Trump, has 'moral duty to speak out' against warPope Leo XIV asserted his moral duty to advocate for peace, unfazed by President Trump's criticism of his calls to end the Middle East conf...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
The Default Mode Network: Why Your Brain Replays the Past When You Try to RestWhen external demands cease, the brain activates the Default Mode Network, a system crucial for autobiographical memory processing and self...
18 Feb, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Why Familiar Sounds Can Instantly Calm Your Nervous SystemFamiliar sounds, especially music and known voices, offer a powerful way to calm your nervous system. Neuroscientists explain that predicta...
13 Feb, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
If You Remember These Seven Moments From Decades Ago, Your Memory Is Sharper Than Most Seventy-Year-OldsRecalling vivid past events, like a first day at school or a significant childhood conversation, signals robust memory systems. Psychologis...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Why psychologists notice when people describe their childhood trauma as “fine”Psychologists observe that seemingly innocuous phrases like "it was fine" often mask childhood trauma. This minimizing language, a defense ...
02 Feb, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Book to Brighten Your Day: The Prelude by William Wordsworth - An autobiographical poem by a romantic English poetWilliam Wordsworth, a key figure of the Romantic movement, believed nature profoundly shaped human character and imagination. His autobiogr...
29 Dec, 2025, 11.54 AM IST
Why Music Grips UsElizabeth Margulis explores the profound connection between music, memory, and emotion, revealing how songs powerfully evoke autobiographic...
12 Nov, 2025, 12.32 AM IST
Elliott Gould recalls meeting Elvis Presley and reflects on past relationshipsActor Elliott Gould shared a memory of meeting Elvis Presley in the '70s at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. Gould, a fan of Presley, ...
24 Oct, 2023, 09.20 PM IST
Can listening to sad music help in tough times? New research finds outMusic has a powerful ability to affect our emotions, according to new research.
17 Jan, 2023, 06.49 PM IST
Nobel Prize 2022: French author Annie Ernaux bags Nobel Prize in literatureFrench author Annie Ernaux, known for her autobiographical writing about courage and clinical acuity, won the Nobel Prize in literature thi...
06 Oct, 2022, 06.12 PM IST
Grab a book! Reading regularly can help ward off Alzheimer's, boost your emotional intelligenceEI is considered far more important than IQ for success as well as a sense of fulfilment.
08 Aug, 2017, 11.00 AM IST
Think you love Harry Potter? This Australian woman can recite all the books word-for-wordAfter listening to a couple of words, she can name the book, chapter number, chapter name and can also recite every word.
01 Aug, 2016, 04.38 PM IST
Being a bit unpredictable can help boost memory, says studyMemory training with random components could be more effective in enhancing episodic memory which helps us accurately retell stories.
31 Mar, 2016, 06.13 PM IST