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Slime Molds- single cell organism solves shortest path algorithm
Scientists arrange food sources around a slime-mold as major cities in Japan. The slime-mold grows and creates a nutrient transportation network that's almost identical to the rail-system in Japan. Mind blowing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNAxrpzc6ws&feature=player_detailpage#t=3830s
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