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‘This is dangerous’: slime moulds and the bitter debate over the nature of intelligence – podcast

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PUBLISHEDOct 5, 2026, 4:00 AM
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Scientists are battling over whether supposedly simple organisms should be considered ‘intelligent’. The outcome could reshape our understanding of the natural world – and our own place within it By Samanth Subramanian. Read by Mikhail Sen Continue reading...
Main source: The Guardian Science
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