An excellent read by Samanth Subramanian about slime moulds in genus Physarum. Their ability to problem solve & remember, despite lacking any neurons, lies at the heart of an intense scientific debate about the meaning of intelligence & cognition. Even if, like me, you have no academic standing in this field, it’s sure to provoke some interesting thoughts about just how special we humans think we are, & exactly what our place on this planet is. https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/sep/08/this-is-dangerous-slime-moulds-and-the-bitter-debate-over-the-nature-of-intelligence