slime mold
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See Nature Way Up-Close in These Award-Winning Photographs
Sometimes, a moment is so fleeting or a scene is so small that not even the fiercest squint can capture it. Thankfully, that’s where cameras—and the photographers that wield them—come in. Today, the winners and finalists of the fifth Close-up Photographer of the Year competition are revealed. Showcasing nature at its smaller scales, the awarded…
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Do Not Fear The Brainless Blob Monster
Hey, you! Yeah, you all in the ceremonial robes about to perform a sacrifice in the name of the Almighty Blob! Stop it right now! Also, you over there, building the blob survival shelter. You may also stop.
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Hungry Slime Molds Reconstruct Ancient Road Networks
You probably don’t give too much thought to slime molds — the bizarre, colonial organisms that look like blobs of goo. But these underrated creatures have some surprising talents, including designing sophisticated transportation networks. Wait, what?