What if your child could bring to life an organism studied by researchers around the world—even in space? Dive into the fascinating world of the Blob with a ready-to-use educational kit, designed to spark scientific curiosity while having fun.

What is the Blob?

Physarum polycephalum, nicknamed the “Blob,” is a fascinating single-celled organism that defies our understanding of life. Neither animal, plant, nor fungus, it belongs to the myxomycete family. It’s a fascinating organism that has challenged many scientific certainties because, despite having no neurons, it learns, adapts, and solves problems!

Wake up your Blob, watch it come to life, and explore its amazing abilities through several captivating science experiments.

Features:

• Giant single-celled organism
• Capable of moving up to 4 cm per hour
• Can divide at will
• Survives in harsh conditions

The Blob possesses astonishing abilities that fascinate scientists:

• solves complex problems;
• finds the shortest path through a maze;
• learns and passes on what it has learned;
• adapts to its environment.

Why?

• A fun way to discover science: Introduce children to biology in a simple and entertaining way.
• Accessible to everyone :Ideal for a first introduction to the world of science.
• Versatile: Perfect for ome, school, or educational workshops.
• It’s not just an experiment—it’s a reusable science experiment. The organism can return to a dormant state and be reactivated again and again.
• You don’t just learn about science—you experiment with it, handle it, and experience it.
• A complete scientific experiment, right out of the box. No additional materials are required.
• Kit designed with a rigorous scientific approach. Experiment just like in a real lab: prepare the media, handle the equipment, set challenges, and analyze what’s actually happening.
• Guided experiments included—then the possibilities are limited only by your imagination! Science isn’t just about following instructions to get a result; it’s built through exploration, trial and error, and curiosity.

Contents of the Discovery Kit – No scientific prerequisites—the kit is ready to use!

• 2 sclerotia (dormant blob)
• 2 Petri dishes
• Agar-agar
• Oatmeal
• 2 vials of food coloring (for the experiments)
• 1 pair of tweezers
• 1 pipette
• 1 measuring spoon
• An instruction sheet to guide you through waking up the blob and conducting the experiments