“The three-second memory thing is a complete myth ... The answer lies partly in internet culture. The “goldfish brain” joke serves as a quick, relatable shorthand for forgetfulness ...

The belief that goldfish have a memory span of only three seconds has become one of the most enduring myths in popular culture. It’s repeated in jokes, cartoons, and even by well-meaning pet owners.

In reality, goldfish have such impressive memories, they're often used as a common model for studying memory and learning in fishes, Brown said. As a result, "there are thousands of studies [on ...

In this episode, Becky and Emily are struggling to recall the old joke about a goldfish's memory… ironically so. But do goldfish, or other fish for that matter, really have bad memories?

It’s a common adage — to have a “memory like a goldfish” is to be absolutely absent-minded. Though they’re beloved by many as household pets, goldfish (Carassius auratus) are known for having a memory ...