Just because a song is old doesn’t mean it will trigger nostalgia. If you keep Beyoncé in regular rotation, listening to “Crazy in Love” probably won’t take you back to 2003 every time. But I’ve found ...

You know the feeling of butterflies in your stomach. Of wiping sweaty palms on your pants before you go see that person. Of the first time you held hands. The first kiss. But you also remember the ...

Hearing a song from high school, scrolling through old photos, and smelling a favorite childhood snack. These moments transport us backward, flooding consciousness with warmth and memory. Research by ...