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Cyborg cockroaches with 3D-printed diving suits can walk underwater for up to 3 hours
Daily briefing: ‘Cyborg’ cockroaches breathe underwater with printed suit
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Jacob Smith
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Nature CommunicationsDaily briefing: ‘Cyborg’ cockroaches breathe underwater with printed suitnature.comNature, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02108-0 The insects could explore underwater for up to three hours. Plus, fake cancer studies rake in the citations and how scientists can build trust by recognizing their biases.
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