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What the Bible and history tell us about the claim that God gave the land of Israel to Abraham and his descendants.

Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects ...

Edmund McMillen confirms a new game in The Binding of Isaac series at some point in the future. A sequel is unlikely to come any time soon, and isn't in active development. McMillen is working on ...

During these changing times for Nebraska volleyball, two things can be true for Rebekah Allick. We know this because Allick usually fully lets us know what she’s thinking and how she's feeling.

PHILADELPHIA – Jared Verse may have had the first, and second, word. Saquon Barkley and the rest of the Philadelphia Eagles had the last laugh, along with the final chuckle. During his stroll ...

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 ...

Multiple sclerosis may lead to mild short-term memory loss that can affect your ability to recall information. Lifestyle changes could help you manage symptoms. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a ...

Kensinger points out some surprising facts about how memories work Explaining the science behind memory and memory loss—including why forgetting is a crucial property of memory, as well as strategies ...