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Remote-Controlled Moths Are Coming ... to the Rescue?
Scientists can now control the movement of "biobot" moths—and the applications could go far beyond saving your sweaters.
Say that you’re out hiking alone, off the beaten trail. You slowly realize you've become lost. What’s worse, the sun is setting, the temperature is beginning to drop, and your food and water supplies are nearly exhausted. You need help.
A hiker in this situation would likely be thrilled to encounter a band of rescuers trained to locate his or her position. But what if you were found by a swarm of supermoths instead of a human search party?