Remote-controlled cockroach swarm can now breathe underwater
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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New Scientist
29 Jun 2026 1 days ago 1 min read
New Scientist — 29 June 2026
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Remote-controlled cockroach swarm can now breathe underwater
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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 e