Forget your keys again? Studying for a test? The best method for improving your memory depends on what you’re trying to remember.

My research into the science of memory shows that both novelty—new experiences—and familiarity can affect memory. You can use novelty to prime yourself for learning, and familiarity to ...

Photo shows at Harvard’s Cooper Gallery and BRIDGE Gallery meditate on the meaning of memory The past is very much present By Mark Feeney Globe Staff,Updated March 13, 2025, 1:08 p.m.