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June 12, 2026 3:44 PM

Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap’s snap

Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like structures on this ​remarkable carnivorous plant, its trap snaps shut, dooming the victim to be digested over several days in secreted enzymes. Scientists have now ...

June 12, 2026 3:10 PM

After record IPO, Musk’s SpaceX faces next test in market debut

SpaceX is set to begin trading on Nasdaq on Friday after investors poured $75 billion into the world's biggest IPO ever, betting that Elon Musk's lofty space, communications and AI ambitions can justify a $1.77 trillion valuation. The landmark listi...

Last updated on: 13th June 2026

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