It is natural not to remember childhood memories. However, certain factors can affect how much of their childhood a person remembers. People usually cannot remember events that occurred before they ...

A new study has found that people can better access detailed memories from their childhood by experiencing an illusion of owning a younger version of their own face. The research, published in ...

Researchers found that embodying a digital, childlike version of one’s own face helps unlock vivid childhood memories. This illusion strengthens the connection between bodily self-perception and ...

Ah, the nostalgia of childhood memories — that cherished first bicycle ride, the debut dip in the ocean, the distinctive patterns of wallpaper long since removed from the family home. These early ...

Most of us just assume that some of the memories we have from childhood can't be recalled, no matter how hard we try. However, science may have a solution. According to a study published in Scientific ...

Childhood amnesia (also known as infantile amnesia) is the inability to recall the first two to three years of our lives—an absence of memory that has puzzled psychologists since the 19th century. In ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. My earliest memories are more like nostalgic flickers. The sunlit ...

A new developmental theory from an Iowa State researcher describes how our memory and perception of trauma can evolve over time, shifting with new experiences and as cognitive and emotional ...

Most mornings around 10, the phone rings. It’s my daughter, calling from upstate New York, where she shares a home with her husband. The calls go on for at least a half-hour, an unusually long time ...

Research has indicated that most people’s earliest memories, on average, date back to when they were 3-1/2 years old. Recent studies of children, however, suggest that our earliest memories are more ...