U.S. military create live remote-controlled beetles to bug conversations

This is a cool article. Spies may soon be bugging conversation using actual insects:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1221438/Ssh--conversation-bugged-cyborg-beetle.html#ixzz0UPANqHop

Micro Flying Robots Can Fly More Effectively Than Flies

The fly is an interesting creature to say the least. The following articles explain how it is possible to mimic the fly:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090731090042.htm

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/281621,flies-eyes-hold-secrets-to-robotic-flight.html