Ever wake up convinced something happened that actually didn’t? That vivid memory of a conversation with your friend, a movie you’re sure you watched, or an event that feels completely real but never ...

Our minds can play tricks, creating vivid recollections of events that never happened. These false memories, influenced by ...

Have you ever felt certain about a memory, only to discover it didn't happen that way? If so, you’ve likely encountered what’s known as the 'Mandela Effect', a fascinating phenomenon where groups of ...

The Mandela effect is a phenomenon where many people share the same false memory, like the belief that Nelson Mandela died in prison in the '80s.

Darth Vader never said, “Luke I am your father.” So why do we all think he did? Here’s the science behind this strange phenomenon—and how AI is poised to send it into overdrive. Cape Town street art ...

In the world of Harry Potter, one’s memory can be manipulated with the flick of a wand. Albus Dumbledore reels wispy memories out of his head and puts them in a Pensieve. If he later dunks his head in ...

Could science fiction become reality? In 2004’s “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” Jim Carrey’s character undergoes a memory-erasing procedure to forget his ex. But while the procedure seemed ...

As you think back on your early life, there are probably a few memories that stand out most strongly: your graduation dance (although probably not the ceremony), the name of the person you first dated ...