Secret Mind of Slime
NOVA · Season 47 · Episode 10
Scientists investigate the bizarre “intelligence” of slime molds, which appear to learn and make decisions—without a brain. These cunning, single-celled blobs can navigate mazes and create efficient networks. Can they also redefine cognition?
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Season
47
Episode
10
Air Date
16/Sep/2020
Air Time
21:00
Runtime
55 min
Overview
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Scientists investigate the bizarre “intelligence” of slime molds, which appear to learn and make decisions—without a brain. These cunning, single-celled blobs can navigate mazes and create efficient networks. Can they also redefine cognition?
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