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Remote-controlled cockroach swarm can now breathe underwater

New Scientist · Jun 29, 2026, 10:00 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Tiny 3D-printed diving suits allow cockroaches to walk underwater for up to 3 hours with no ill effects, which could enable a cyborg insect swarm to explore disaster zones and perhaps even Mars

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