bomb-sniffing bug

Scientists Make Bomb-Sniffing Bugs Inspired by Locust's Ability to Smell and Trace Explosives

Medicine & Technology Aug 15, 2020

Researchers found that locusts can smell explosives and determine their location. This ability is what inspires scientists to make bomb-sniffing cyborg locusts, but there are a few technical concerns that need to be aswered before using them in the field.

bomb-sniffing bug

Scientists Make Bomb-Sniffing Bugs Inspired by Locust's Ability to Smell and Trace Explosives

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