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Slime moulds without brains show intelligence, sparking scientific debate
Scientists have found that slime moulds can solve mazes and even optimise transport networks, despite having no brain or neurons. This has led to a fierce debate among experts about what truly counts as intelligence and cognition. Some argue these traits are universal to all life, while others say it misleads the public to apply the terms to brainless organisms.
Reported by theguardian.com · How we write briefs