Cockroaches

Researchers from Australia have developed "cyborg cockroaches" equipped with cameras and tiny syringes, capable of reaching those trapped in disaster zones and providing primary medical care in real-time. Here is how the surprising technology that will change the world of search and rescue works.

Once a week, the "Checking the Myth" column examines famous historical distortions, their origins, and their lasting impact. This week: we debunk the claim that the maligned insect is destined to survive a nuclear apocalypse.