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Computers based on slime molds may be the next step for solving some of the most advanced and resource-heavy problems.

Discover how slime mould navigation and its external memory allow it to solve complex problems without a brain. Intriguing behavior awaits! Every part rhythmically expands and contracts, pushing ...

Slime molds look like simple goop, but their behavior suggests a surprising kind of problem-solving ability. Without a brain or nervous system, they can navigate obstacles, optimize routes, and adapt ...

Researchers in Japan have developed a simpler computing model inspired by the behavior of slime molds. The approach could ...