CLIENT: WGBH
It creeps! It crawls! It’s slime mold- a slithering shapeshifter, like no other on this planet!
Think "The Blob," from that '50s sci-fi flick, but less people-eating and more... puzzling.
No brain, no organs, no neurons? No problem.
Yet, it conquers mazes, escapes captivity, vies for resources, and builds intricate networks. Is this gooey glob actually intelligent? These feats, after all, are hallmarks of smarts. It seems this amoeba-like marvel may offer a glimpse into the very dawn of intelligence.