ATLANTA - The name doesn’t exactly sound pleasant: slime mold.
According to Encyclopedia Brittanica , slime molds are primitive organisms often found in damp and dark places like forest floors. And while they just kind of look like slimy blobs, scientists say they’re surprisingly intelligent — which is why Atlanta’s own gooey paradise is celebrating them with a fun new exhibit!
Last month, Sloomoo Institute Atlanta unveiled a brand-new interactive attraction called "LooMoosh’s Magnificent Mold" — and this morning on Good Day Atlanta, we "dove right in" for a scientific exploration! Featuring massive inflatable tubes, a light maze, and eye-popping projections, the exhibit celebrates the six-billion-year-old single-cell organism which scientists say can solve mazes, make decisions,