Why the Notre Dame Fire Is a Loss of Collective Memory
An art historian and theorist explains how places become invested with cultural meaning and memory, and what happens when we lose them.
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More Evidence That Green Space Helps Develop Young Brains
Access to nature appears to provide kids with a specific cognitive advantage.
PS Picks: Rachel Aviv’s Latest Masterful Mental-Health Narrative in ‘The New Yorker’
PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.
Closer Friends, Sharper Memory
New research finds people over 80 with great memories also have stronger personal relationships.
Musicians Have Superior Memories
A new meta-study finds they out-perform non-musicians on memory tasks, including the critical ability to retain and process information.
That Pretty Face May Boost Your Memory
Never underestimate the motivational power of impressing a potential mate.
Confidence Matters for Eyewitness Testimony
Obtaining accurate eyewitness testimony may be more nuanced than previously thought.
Apes Watch Thrillers Like We Do
A new study indicates that apes learn to anticipate coming events, a skill that could help in the wild.
Warm Memories Can Dampen Hatred of Outsiders
New research finds aggressive attitudes can be shifted by recalling moments of intimate connection.
How to Inspire Creative Thinking: Details, Details
New research finds recollecting specific aspects of a recent event can inspire creativity, as measured by a key test.