# How Your Brain Holds On to New Info | Chicago News

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Podcast: [Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314)
Published: 2026-09-13T19:20:29+00:00
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New brain imaging research reveals how working memory—your brain’s temporary notepad—actually functions in real time, showing which parts of the prefrontal cortex light up when you’re juggling info like a phone number or directions. Using fMRI, scientists tracked neural activity over seconds, uncovering dynamic shifts that could lead to smarter learning strategies and treatments for memory disorders. This isn’t just lab science—it’s about everyday tasks and how understanding your brain can help you think better, faster, and more clearly. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-in-suburban-mount-prospect/3988386/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e901b43cac156112 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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