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New research suggests the human brain’s memory and learning peak at seven senses—the optimal number for cognition.

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Scientists at Skoltech developed a new mathematical model of memory that explores how information is encoded and stored.

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Skoltech developed a mathematical model showing memory performs best in seven dimensions—equal to having seven senses. The ...

New research has discovered that briefly altering how we perceive our own body can help unlock autobiographical memories – potentially even those from the early stages of childhood.