For Minakata Kumagusu, a giant of intellect in modern Japan, slime molds (myxomycetes) were a lifelong work dedicated to proving his own natural history, ecological philosophy, and even his cosmology ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Physarum polycephalum. (Audrey Dussutour/CNRS) Slime molds are slippery, nebulous beings. They're not true molds. They're not even ...

Abstract: The slime mould algorithm (SMA) simulates the mechanism by which slime moulds optimize paths through chemical signaling and morphological changes, enabling efficient exploration and ...

Q: I noticed some whitish gray areas in parts of my tall fescue lawn. Close up, it looks like small white gray speckles on the leaves. What is it, and is it going to kill my lawn? A: It sounds like ...

Slime mould algorithms (SMAs) are population-based metaheuristic methods inspired by the foraging behaviour of the Physarum polycephalum, a true slime mould known for its ability to form efficient ...

A shady patio may be a welcome spot to escape the Southern heat, but it can also create a damp environment that invites mildew and mold. Trees, shrubs, and structures that hang over your driveway and ...

ABSTRACT: The trend on the growth of the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the current radial distribution networks radar has altered the system protection dynamics largely. This ...

View post: The Real Reason Poison Ivy Invades Your Garden and How to Kill the Roots Without Damaging Your Other Plants Black slime on faucets is oxidized manganese, not mold, and is not harmful. It ...

Slime mold has no brain, no nervous system, and no central control. Yet it can solve mazes, optimize networks, and adapt to changing conditions. This video explores the bizarre biology that makes this ...

Bio-inspired computational methods have gained popularity recently. These methods mimic the seemingly complex behavior of organisms to tackle difficult and often overwhelming problems. For example, ...

The cellular slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum is a soil microbe that produces diverse natural products with potential antibiotic activity. Previously, three chlorinated compounds had been detected ...