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The Blob: A Genius without a Brain

Documentary about leading scientists' investigations into the properties of a one-billion-year-old, single-cell organism that might challenge our concept of intelligent life.

Not an animal, nor a plant, nor fungus, the blob is one giant single cell whose amazing capacities are leading pioneer scientists to a very new world – that of brainless intelligence.

More commonly known as slime mould, this extraordinary one-billion-year-old organism challenges our understanding of what constitutes intelligent life.

Blending science fiction, the beauty of nature and cutting-edge science, this fascinating documentary follows top experts from Europe, Japan and the US on a scientific investigation into this most surprising organism to explore the very roots of cognition.

50 minutes

Last on

Thu 9 Mar 2023 20:00

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Role Contributor
Director Jacques Mitsch
Production Company Hauteville Productions

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