Hr2: Robo-Insect, CRISPR Advances, Soonish

Science Friday

Scientists expand the gene editing functions of CRISPR, making it safer and more precise. Plus, an insect-like robot can take off using – and from under -water. And Kelly and Zach Weinersmith ponder the good and bad of emerging technologies.

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