United KingdomResearchers have developed 'cyborg' cockroaches equipped with 3D-printed diving suits that allow them to breathe underwater and explore submerged environments for up to three hours. The cockroaches, whose movements are controlled via electrodes attached to their brains and sensory organs, have tubes connected to their spiracles that deliver oxygen from a chemical generator. This technology could be useful for search-and-rescue operations in hazardous or inaccessible areas. Additionally, scientists have created synthetic cells called SpudCells that mimic certain biological functions, though they are not fully alive. Separately, a study found that fake cancer research papers generated by paper mills receive significantly more citations than legitimate studies, creating a cycle of citation inflation within the field.
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