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Light-driven cockroach cyborgs navigate without wires or surgery

Researchers created a new type of insect cyborg that can navigate autonomously using UV light to guide movement, preserving sensory organs and maintaining consistent control. The system outperformed traditional methods in tests, with 94% of cyborg insects escaping a maze-like environment compared to just 24% of normal cockroaches.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalAdvanced Intelligent Systems·TypeObservational study·DateMay 13, 2025

World-first discovery of FLASH effect conditions using compact carbon ion synchrotron opens door to safer cancer therapy

Researchers have identified conditions under which ultra-high dose rate carbon ion beams can spare normal cells while maintaining tumor control, opening new possibilities for safer radiotherapy. The study reveals a cell-sparing effect under normoxic conditions using higher linear energy transfer values.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalAnticancer Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 13, 2025