A new study reveals how our brains store and change memories. Researchers investigated episodic memory - the kind of memory we use to recall personal experiences like a birthday party or holiday.

They showed that memories aren’t just stored like files in a computer. Instead, they’re made up of different parts. And while some are active and easy to recall, others stay hidden until something triggers them.

Importantly, the review shows that for something to count as a real memory, it must be linked to a real event from the past. But even then, the memory we recall might not be a perfect copy. It can include extra details from our general knowledge, past experiences, or even the situation we’re in when we remember it.

The team say their work has important implications for mental health, education, and legal settings where memory plays a key role.

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has selected new editors to lead three of its peer-reviewed journal titles, effective January 1. They are Jason D. (Jace) Flatt, PhD, MPH, as the editor-in-chief of the Social Sciences section of The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences; Karen Kopera-Frye, PhD, FAGHE, FGSA, as the editor-in-chief of Gerontology & Geriatrics Education; and Joyce Siette, B Psych (Hons), PhD, as the editor-in-chief of the Medical Sciences section of The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences.

Nature is a source of well-being and recovery for many people. However, research shows that there is also a growing number of individuals who experience negative emotions, such as fear, discomfort, or even disgust, toward nature. The phenomenon, called biophobia, is now highlighted in a new study from Lund University.

Glycolipid metabolic disorders, linked to cardiovascular diseases and cancer, are a major global health challenge. Current single-disease treatments remain ​unsatisfied in reducing long-term risks. In 2024, Professor Jiao Guo along with global experts launched the "Global Initiative for Glycolipid Metabolic Health" to enhance prevention through scientific research, public education, and integrated management systems.

A new study suggests that traditional learning activities like making notes remain critical for students’ reading comprehension and retention, while also suggesting that large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, could be a useful tool for helping students clarify, explore, and contextualise learning material.