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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1477, Jacopo Sadoleto, Italian cardinal (died 1547) was born. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1978, Michelle Rodriguez, American actress was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2010, Paulo Moura, Brazilian clarinetist and saxophonist (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Remote-controlled cockroach swarm can now breathe underwater
Tiny 3D-printed diving suits allow cockroaches to walk underwater for up to 3 hours with no ill effects, which could enable a cyborg insect swarm to explore disaster zones and perhaps even Mars
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Fox News
· Jul 12, 2026
Rescue robot of tomorrow may be a cockroach in scuba suit
The flexible diving suit lets cyborg cockroaches survive underwater for up to three hours, opening new possibilities for flood and earthquake rescue.
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
Scientists build tiny 'diving suit' for cockroaches, turning them into search-and rescue cyborgs
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· Jul 7, 2026
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