Slime Molds Solve Mazes With Self-Optimizing Electrical Networks

Physarum polycephalum has no neurons, yet it builds efficient networks and solves mazes using pure bioelectric oscillation. Here’s how, and why it matters for computing.

Physarum polycephalum has no neurons, yet it builds efficient networks and solves mazes using pure bioelectric oscillation. Here’s how, and why it matters for computing.