Watch Super Cockroach

Dirty, repugnant, and invasive, the roach is the most loathed insect on every continent. Yet, the roach has a second nature: simple, robust, alert, and prolific. We've all heard that cockroaches can survive nuclear blasts. They seem unusually resistant to pesticides. Today, their super abilities are gaining new respect and even providing inspiration for scientists in the field of robotics.