Memory Consolidation

How New Information Moves Into Long-Term Memory Systems

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How New Information Moves Into Long-Term Memory Systems

Have you ever understood something perfectly during a lesson, only to discover a few days later that most of it has disappeared? The information clearly entered your brain, so where did it go? Learning something for a few seconds and storing it for months or years are very different processes. Your brain does not automatically … Read more

How Sleep Helps the Brain Store and Organise New Learning

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How Sleep Helps the Brain Store and Organise New Learning

Studying does not end when you close your book or leave the classroom. Some of the most important work involved in learning happens later-while you are asleep. During the day, the brain takes in new information from lessons, conversations, reading, practice, and everyday experiences. But those new memories are initially vulnerable. Sleep appears to help … Read more