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# Memory
| Topic | Details |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Memory Capacity | 2.5 petabytes (2.5 million gigabytes)[^4] |
| Neurons | 1 billion neurons, with each neuron forming about 1,000 connections[^3] |
| Connections | Over a trillion connections in the human brain[^3] |
| Memory Types | Short-term/working memory and long-term memory[^10] |
| Short-term Memory | Lasts seconds to hours[^6] |
| Long-term Memory | Can last for years[^6] |
| Memory Retention | Influenced by various factors such as context, food consumption, and physical activities[^14] |
| Forgetting Rate | Humans forget approximately 50% of new information within an hour, increasing over time[^5] |
| Memory Improvement Techniques | Active learning, repetition, and recall[^4] |
[^1]: https://www.psychologydiscussion.net/memory/retention/7-main-factors-that-influence-retention-power-memory-psychology/3061
[^2]: https://www.usa.edu/blog/science-backed-memory-tips/
[^3]: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/memory-loss
[^4]: https://www.medanta.org/patient-education-blog/what-is-the-memory-capacity-of-a-human-brain
[^5]: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-8774-7_36
[^6]: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/memory-loss/art-20046518
[^7]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2657600/
[^8]: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-memory-capacity/
[^9]: https://knowledgeone.ca/5-factors-influencing-memory-process/
[^10]: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-improve-memory
[^11]: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2017.00438/full
[^12]: https://www.cnsnevada.com/what-is-the-memory-capacity-of-a-human-brain/
[^13]: https://www.curioustem.org/stem-articles/memory-retention
[^14]: https://www.verywellmind.com/great-ways-to-improve-your-memory-2795356
[^15]: https://www.verywellhealth.com/types-of-memory-explained-98552
[^16]: https://www.crossrivertherapy.com/memory-capacity-of-human-brain
[^17]: https://www.bettermind.com/articles/factors-can-impair-memory/
[^18]: https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/memory
[^19]: https://www.memorylosstest.com/short-term-memory-definition-long-term-memory/
[^20]: https://irisreading.com/does-your-brain-have-a-memory-limit/
[^21]: https://fka.com/four-stages-learning-retention-factors/
[^22]: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/apr/08/is-your-memory-struggling-here-are-10-ways-to-boost-recall
[^23]: https://www.spring.org.uk/2023/01/short-term-memory-long-term.php
[^24]: https://www.salk.edu/news-release/memory-capacity-of-brain-is-10-times-more-than-previously-thought/
[^25]: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/factors-affecting-memory-recall
[^26]: https://hbr.org/2023/01/3-ways-to-strengthen-your-memory-recall
[^27]: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-short-term-memory-2795348
[^28]: https://www.livescience.com/53751-brain-could-store-internet.html
[^29]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_and_retention_in_learning
[^30]: https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/a-memory-expert-shares-tips-for-improving-your-recall-abilities-1.5429987
[^31]: https://arc.duke.edu/how-long-short-term-memory-shorter-you-might-think
[^32]: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-theoretical-storage-capacity-of-the-human-brain
[^33]: https://acs.ist.psu.edu/reports/ritter21d.pdf
[^34]: https://zapier.com/blog/better-memory/
[^35]: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/human-memory2.htm
[^36]: https://southtree.com/blogs/artifact/10-unforgettable-statistics-about-human-memory