Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
A monthly science roundup highlights several overlooked discoveries, including the use of cyborg cockroaches for navigation and new evidence regarding the death of an Incan sacrificial victim. Researchers concluded that the 'Boy of Cerro El Plomo' died from blunt force trauma rather than freezing.
Why it matters
These findings demonstrate how modern forensic and technological analysis can revise historical understanding of ancient rituals and biological phenomena.
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