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What It Is, How It Works, and Ways You Can Improve It

Whether it's a recollection of a favorite meal or a pivotal childhood experience, our brain preserves past moments, but scientists are still unsure what exactly makes a memory. MEMORY digs in to the connections our brains make and reveals what we're still learning about our own ability. Some highlights include: profiles of people with extraordinary memory capabilities, the regions of our brain vital to memory retention, and detailed infographics mapping the process of memory.