#Workingmemory

A new study explains how the brain manages multiple thoughts and keeps important details sharp. Researchers found that the visual cortex and frontal cortex coordinate to prioritize high-importance items in working memory, while less critical details fade slightly. Published in Science Advances, the findings suggest our minds allocate mental resources to maintain key information accurately and quickly. For Thai readers, the implications span classrooms and workplaces amid information overload.

Working memory acts as a small mental workspace for decisions and problem solving. Capacity is limited, and the brain does not treat all items equally. The study shows higher-priority content gets stronger neural signals, while lower-priority details are dampened. In the experiment, 11 adults viewed two colored lines and received a cue about which line would likely be tested. After a delay, they had to identify the remembered line. Participants consistently recalled the high-priority item more accurately and swiftly.

Neuroscientists have uncovered fresh insights into the brain’s remarkable ability to juggle several pieces of information at once, revealing that our minds selectively devote more resources to items deemed important. The latest research, published in Science Advances on July 8, 2025, demonstrates that two major brain regions—the visual cortex and the frontal cortex—coordinate to ensure sharper memory for high-priority contents, while de-emphasizing those considered less critical. This discovery opens intriguing avenues in understanding not only basic neuroscience but also practical strategies to boost personal and educational performance for Thais in an increasingly information-rich world (PsyPost).