<p>Why is it that we can vividly remember a particular smell from years ago, but can’t remember where we put our keys a mere few hours prior? This month, we’re joined by renowned neuroscientist and author Dr Charan Ranganath to discuss how and why we remember. </p>
<p>Charan is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology, and Director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at UC Davis, and has recently released his first book ‘Why We Remember’. Charan takes us on a journey through our own minds, and a forward look at the future of memory research. </p>
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Ri Science Podcast

Ri Science Podcast

The neuroscience of memory - with Charan Ranganath

APR 24, 202435 MIN
Ri Science Podcast

The neuroscience of memory - with Charan Ranganath

APR 24, 202435 MIN

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<p>Why is it that we can vividly remember a particular smell from years ago, but can’t remember where we put our keys a mere few hours prior? This month, we’re joined by renowned neuroscientist and author Dr Charan Ranganath to discuss how and why we remember. </p> <p>Charan is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology, and Director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at UC Davis, and has recently released his first book ‘Why We Remember’. Charan takes us on a journey through our own minds, and a forward look at the future of memory research. </p> <p>Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month. Subscribe to be notified as soon as the next episode is released! </p> <p> </p> <p>Please leave this episode a rating and a review to let us know what you think, and to help other people discover the podcast.  </p> <ul> <li><p>Get tickets for upcoming talks and livestreams: <a href="https://www.rigb.org/whats-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.rigb.org/whats-on</a>  </p> </li> <li><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheRoyalInstitution" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/TheRoyalInstitution</a>  </p> </li> <li><p>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/Ri_Science" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/Ri_Science</a>  </p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Producer: Lia Hale </p> <p>Assistant producer: Freddie Rodgers </p> <p>Interviewer: Lisa Derry </p> <p>Music: Joseph Sandy </p>