<ul><li>Jellyfish are being turned into 'cyborgs' by adding tiny devices to them without harming the animals.</li><li>Researchers can control the speed of jellyfish by sending soft electric pulses to them through small electrodes on their muscle rings.</li><li>A new study published in Nature Communications shows that using the jellyfish's natural swimming rhythm is the most effective way to make the cyborg jellyfish swim faster.</li><li>The potential of cyborg jellyfish includes monitoring coral reefs, tracking oil spills, studying ocean temperatures, and inspiring new types of robots that are flexible, self-healing, and energy-efficient.</li></ul>

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