# Episode 257: Inconceivable Slime Molds - Slime that's Write?!

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Podcast: [The Wandering Naturalist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wandering-naturalist-1156951)
Published: 2025-10-01T05:03:00+00:00
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## Resource

OK, slime molds don't write. But amazing things have been written about them, allowing us to appreciate their wonder, explore societal ideas, and inspire future scientists. Dr. Lacy Johnson, from Rice University in Texas joins us to discuss why she chose to write a creative writing essay on slime molds and why she views creative writing as essential to science communication.

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