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

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

Combinatorial optimization problems are ubiquitous, underpinning decision-making in a wide range of fields, including ...

Researchers explore how amoebae can be used to develop highly energy-efficient computing systems, aimed at solving complex ...

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are worm-like parasites of the genus Meloidogyne that are found in many parts of the world. They attack the roots of plants, causing them to wilt and eventually die. It is ...

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An EU-funded project is using slime mold to produce accessible sensing devices with a wide range of applications, including environmental monitoring and health - helping European industry become more ...

Picture a one celled creature navigating a complex maze quicker than some of the planet’s most powerful computers. It’s science fiction, but this is precisely the genius of a slime mold. Those stupid ...

If you've recently made the (mildly horrifying) discovery of a slimy growth in your mulch that looks like vomit…well, you're probably wondering what on earth it is and how best to get rid of it. Yes, ...