A small exploration of an algorithm inspired by ants, and some little experiments into simulating some of the behaviour of ants and slime moulds. I hope you enjoy!

Source code (slime): https://github.com/SebLague/Slime-Sim...
Source code (ants): https://github.com/SebLague/Ant-Simul...
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Links to some learning resources and cool videos / projects:
Slime pattern paper https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/...
Slime write-up and cool examples https://sagejenson.com/physarum
Ant simulation video by Pezzza    • C++ Ants Simulation 1, First approach  
Slime video by Deep Look    • This Pulsating Slime Mold Comes in Pe...  
Physarum project by Michael Fogleman https://github.com/fogleman/physarum

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Traveling Salesperson Problem
1:36 Ant Colony Optimization
4:37 Creating a Visual Ant Simulation
9:15 Unleashing the Ants!
10:16 Side-tracked by Slime
14:07 Single Slime Experiment
16:02 Multiple Slime Species

Music:
Forest Overture by Yehezkel Raz
Honey Bee Waltz by Kadir Demir
Newborn by Roie Shpigler
Joking by Kadir Demir
Joyfulness by Kadir Demir
Wakeup Call by Ran Raiten
Anthill by Kadir Demir
Synesthesia by Michael FK
A New Horizon by Cloud Wave
Selfless by Eleven Tales
Reel by Anbr