NOVA · SEASON 47

Secret Mind of Slime

Episode 10 · 2020-09-16

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Episode overview

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?

55 minutes

Season 47 episodes

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