GO! Smell the flowers thanks David S in Dubai for informing us how scientists have successfully carried out experiments that enable them to control animals and insects. Fly, spy with that beedy eye, something beginning with…

It may sound a bit James Bond but the proverbial fly-on-the-wall could become the latest weapon in international espionage nd a rat down a hole could take on a different meaning! It works by inserting micro-probes into beetle pupa days before it hatches. The ultra light implants (no, not silicon) are positioned near the wings and the brain naturally integrate themselves in the body as the beetle grows and develops. For more on this buzz over to the New Scientist tech section.

Even flight path an be controlled. Next time you swot a fly think again - you could have the swot team surrounding you. So check out this virtual fly swatting game for a safe and addictive place to swat.

Comments welcomed but no fly-by-night ones! Do you think ’science’ is taking things too far?