the efficacy of slime mold

January 26, 2010

the efficacy of slime mold

Slime molds are very efficient at mapping networks and systems:

Using the slime mold’s performance as a guide, the researchers created a mathematical model that they say may help people design other networks, like those used in mobile communications.

(via marginal revolution)

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