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Fungal Machines : Sensing and Computing with Fungi

By Andrew Adamatzky

Book information

Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland
Year
2023
ISBN
9783031383366, 9783031383359
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
130 MB (136711373 bytes)
Series
Emergence, Complexity and Computation
Volume
47
Pages
708\0
Topic
Biology
Orientation
landscape
Paginated
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2023-09-18 19:35:27

Description

This unique book explores fungi as sensors, electronic devices, and potential future computers, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional electronics. Fungi are ancient, widely distributed organisms ranging from microscopic single cells to massive mycelium spanning hectares. They possess senses similar to humans, detecting light, chemicals, gases, gravity, and electric fields. It covers fungal electrical activity, sensors, electronics, computing prototypes, and fungal language. Authored by leading experts from diverse fields, the book is accessible to readers of all backgrounds, from high-schoolers to professors. It reveals the remarkable potential of fungal machines while minimizing environmental impact.

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