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Matthew writes: Scientists from three major nations have, at great expense, created a robotic decoy cockroach that can fool other cockroaches into thinking that it is a cockroach.

“With this device, we have finally, finally gained dominion over the roach world.” Exclaimed chief scientist Jean-Louis Deneubourg at a speech at the United Nations. “We will now know everything they know, and be able to influence their behavior. Roaches won’t be able to make a move without us knowing exactly when and where they’re nefarious plans will come to fruition. No longer will small, scared young scientists be terrorized by the sound of them skittering across the ceiling in the dark, only to disappear when the lights go on. Never again I tell you!”

When asked if there would be any crossover applications of this technology, Mssr. Deneubourg replied “Like what?”