Science is Golden: The podcast series

Not so forgetful: the memory of a goldfish lasts longer than 3 seconds.

The annoying science myths that refuse to die

Nicky Phillips   Ever heard that lightning doesn't strike the same place twice? Wrong! Yes it can.

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How you can improve your self control

Self control is something we're born with and learn as children and adults.

Nicky Phillips   We recreate our own version of the Marshmallow test with a group of four to six year olds.

The woman who studies human decay

Shari Forbes , the woman behind UTS new body farm Pic Nick Moir 17 march 2015

Nicky Phillips   Listen to the fourth episode of Fairfax Media's new podcast, Science is Golden.

The Aussie icon that nearly bit the dust

Cyril Callister

Nicky Phillips   It was terrifically unpopular at its launch. But one man would not give up on it.

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In the name of science

Guinea pig: Amy Corderoy gets hooked up to the transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) machine.

Nicky Phillips   This is the second episode of Fairfax Media's new podcast, Science is Golden

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The Australian war hero you've never heard about

Dora Lush died trying to create a vaccine for a deadly disease, scrub typhus.

Nicky Phillips   Medical researcher Dora Lush died in the most heroic of circumstances, but you've probably never heard of her.