Working memory isn’t just about remembering something, instead it is the ability to store information for a short period of time and manipulate it. It is not about being able to memorise facts but to ...

We have developed a series of four films and PDF fact sheets explaining working memory in detail and how it relates to classroom learning in children and young people. Each set of resources explores a ...

Working memory is a form of memory that allows a person to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use. It is considered essential for learning, ...

Think you can stay focused on this podcast for the next 60 seconds? Well that depends on how much working memory you have, according to a new study in the journal Psychological Science (pdf). Working ...

Working memory is our ability to store and manipulate information for a brief time. It is typically measured by dual-tasks, where the individual has to remember an item while simultaneously processing ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. When you need to remember a phone number, a shopping list or a set of ...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past year has seen working remotely become the norm for many professionals. Open floor plan offices, co-worker banter around the water cooler, and teams huddled ...

Running barefoot is better than running with shoes for your working memory, according to a new study. The study is the first to show that running barefoot leads to better cognitive performance than ...

Your working memory plays a crucial role in how you process information and carry out daily tasks. If you often find yourself struggling to remember tasks or keeping track of conversations, it might ...

Researchers found that older adults learned a memory task best after practicing multiple related tasks, suggesting that diverse cognitive training supports mental sharpness as we age. When Ilber ...