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Scientists found that a hair-trigger detection causes the cells on the outer surface of the Venus flytrap leaf to soften, prompting it to close within a second.
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Who
Dr Yoël Forterre, French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), Aix-Marseille University
What
Scientists found that a hair-trigger detection causes the cells on the outer surface of the Venus flytrap leaf to soften, prompting it to close within a second.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:02:00 GMT · 3h 8m ago
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Why
The research aimed to resolve the long-standing mystery of how the carnivorous plant reacts with lightning speed.
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This discovery provides new insights into plant mechanics and how plants can rapidly change their cellular properties, potentially influencing future bio-inspired engineering and robotics.
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