Secret Mind of Slime -
nova

Scientists investigate the bizarre "intelligence" of slime molds, which appear to learn and make decisions -- without a brain. These cunning, single-celled blobs can navigate mazes and create efficient networks. Can they also redefine cognition?

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4712

No future air times were found for this episode.

About Nova:

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines.

Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Watch Nova - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Robotic Cars

Detecting Earthquakes

Change Blindness

Human Hibernation

Profile: Jason Leigh

Can We Slow Aging?

Future Broadcast times for "Nova": (show all)

Thu, May 29	1:00 A.M.	Decoding The Universe: Quantum NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 30	3:00 P.M.	Decoding The Universe: Quantum NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Jun 3	7:00 P.M.	The Planets: Ice Worlds NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jun 4	12:00 A.M.	The Planets: Ice Worlds NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jun 4	8:00 A.M.	The Planets: Ice Worlds NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jun 4	2:00 P.M.	The Planets: Ice Worlds NH World (11.3)
Tue, Jun 10	7:00 P.M.	Decoding The Universe: Quantum NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jun 11	12:00 A.M.	Decoding The Universe: Quantum NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jun 11	8:00 A.M.	Decoding The Universe: Quantum NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jun 11	9:00 P.M.	Extreme Airport Engineering NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jun 11	10:00 P.M.	London Super Tunnel NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Jun 12	1:00 A.M.	Extreme Airport Engineering NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Jun 12	2:00 A.M.	London Super Tunnel NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Jun 13	4:00 A.M.	Extreme Airport Engineering NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Jun 13	3:00 P.M.	Extreme Airport Engineering NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Jun 13	4:00 P.M.	London Super Tunnel NHPBS (11.1)