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NOVA: Secret Mind of Slime

Nova (2020)

Documentary | United States

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SEASON: 47

EPISODE: 10 - Secret Mind of Slime

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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?

RUNTIME: 55 min

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