Softening cells enable flytraps to shut with astonishing speed. Plus, the cutting-edge science happening at the World Cup and why scientists shouldn’t ignore the Pope’s AI message.
12 June 2026
Softening cells enable flytraps to shut with astonishing speed. Plus, the cutting-edge science happening at the World Cup and why scientists shouldn’t ignore the Pope’s AI message.
By
Flora Graham
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Scientists reveal how Venus flytrap snaps shut in under a second
Scientists reveal surprising mechanism behind Venus flytrap’s rapid snap
Scientists solve century-old mystery of how Venus flytraps snap shut
Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap
Scientists Finally Discover How Venus Flytraps Snap Shut So Fast
Scientists Finally Solved the Mystery of How Venus Flytraps Snap Shut
Have we finally worked out how Venus flytraps snap shut?
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Softening of the cells on the outermost suface of the trap lets the plant move at a breakneck pace.
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