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ANIMALS: They’re Smarter Than You Think
The Next Big Idea
Slime Molds Can Change the Way We Think About Mold
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Slime molds are strange, unicellular little creatures which grow on old logs and forest floors. But they have one particular ability - they're very good at root planning. A few years ago some researchers used slime mold to recreate the Greater Tokyo Transit System. Within 24 hours, the slime mold had found the most efficient route between cities and around obstacles.
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