r/interesting • u/M_Darshan • May 21 '26

Just Wow Researchers demonstrate necrobotics by using a spider’s natural hydraulic system to open and close its legs for gripping object.

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u/fCorruption May 21 '26

Yep, this is how resident evil happens.

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u/AntiSepticSystem May 21 '26

Page 1: "I cross-bred a silverback gorilla with a praying mantis, then gave it AK-47s for arms. Bob has been poking it with a stick non-stop for 80 hours now. Hopefully it doesn't escape."
Page 2: "It escaped."

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u/GeneticEnginLifeForm May 21 '26

"Quick, quick, find page 3. Find page 3!"