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Tanya Latty
Entomologist and researcher in invertebrate behaviour and ecology at the University of Sydney, known for studying collective behaviour in ants, bees and slime molds and for communicating surprising findings about brainless organisms.
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Dec 28, 2025
• 48min
Holiday Listening: Slime moulds—the brainless blobs that can move and solve mazes
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Dr. Tanya Latty, an entomologist at the University of Sydney, shares her fascination with brainless slime moulds. She reveals how these incredible organisms navigate and solve mazes despite lacking a brain. Tanya draws intriguing parallels between slime moulds and collective behaviours in ants and bees, and discusses their potential to inspire solutions for complex human challenges. She recounts personal stories, from caring for her pet slime mould to a close encounter with a cougar during fieldwork, showcasing her passion for unique creatures.
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