DISCOVER THE BLOB

A fascinating creature that pushes the limits of our understanding of life

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WHAT IS BLOB?

Physarum polycephalum , nicknamed "Blob" , is a fascinating single-celled organism that challenges our understanding of life. Neither animal, nor plant, nor fungus, it belongs to the myxomycete family.

Blob Features:

  • Giant single-celled organism
  • Capable of moving up to 4 cm/hour
  • Can be divided at will
  • Survives in harsh conditions
EXTRAORDINARY ABILITIES

The Blob has amazing abilities that fascinate scientists:

  • Solves complex problems
  • Find the shortest path in a maze
  • Learns and passes on his learning
  • Adapts to its environment

BLOB RESEARCH

Scientists around the world are studying the Blob to understand:
BIOLOGICAL INTELLIGENCE

How can an organism without a brain solve complex problems?
CELLULAR LEARNING

Learning and memory mechanisms at the cellular level
FUTURE APPLICATIONS

Potential applications in computer science and medicine

THE BLOB IN EDUCATION

PRACTICAL LEARNING

The Blob allows a concrete and interactive approach to science
SCIENTIFIC METHOD

Develop critical thinking and experimental approach
RESPECT FOR LIVING THINGS

Awareness of biodiversity and the environment

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BLOBSCIENCE ET LA CULTURE À L'ÉCOLE

BlobScience fait partie de la liste des organismes de culture scientifique du programme La culture à l'école. Sous certaines conditions, nos activités scolaires peuvent faire l'objet d'une demande d'aide financière dans le cadre du Volet scientifique.

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