Cyborg Cockroaches

Season 40 Episode 19

Scientists are turning cockroaches into robots—and you can, too.

With just a few simple tools, anyone can turn a cockroach into a tiny controllable 'bugborg.' Why would you want to? It turns out that these nasty pests could turn into life savers in the future. For media credits, visit: pbs.org/nova/tech/cockroach-cyborgs.html

AIR DATE 10/16/13

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