Slime Mold: A Brainless Blob that Seems Smart

Slime molds, often mistaken for fungi, are fascinating protists with over 900 species worldwide. Despite their brainless nature, they exhibit intelligent behaviors, such as finding efficient paths and learning from environmental changes. Experiments have shown their ability to anticipate changes and share learned behaviors. These insights challenge our understanding of intelligence and offer clues about early multicellular life. The video also includes a sponsor message from Squarespace.

What findings were observed in the 2010 experiment involving slime molds and maps of Tokyo?

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How do slime molds demonstrate a form of memory or learning according to recent studies?

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