Cognition

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Abstract visualization of a brain with interconnected glowing nodes, representing working memory processing multiple thoughts to form consciousness.

Neuroscience & Mind

What Is Working Memory and How It Powers Your Consciousness?

Imagine holding seven distinct thoughts at once.

Juliana Campos·July 20, 2026

Close-up of a glowing human brain with electrical sparks showing neural pathways and brain ripples, symbolizing memory formation and retrieval.

Neuroscience & Mind

How Memory Formation & Retrieval Works in the Brain in 2026

Neuroscientists observed tiny bursts of electrical activity, known as "brain ripples," flowing between neurons in 14 people immediately after exercise, according to the BBC .

Juliana Campos·July 5, 2026