We found a dying carnivorous Venus flytrap on the clearance shelf while shopping. To revive her, we first started with ...

Venus fly traps are one of nature’s most interesting plants as they’re one of the few that’s carnivorous, meaning they actually eat living creatures. However, despite being plants, the mechanisms or ...

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I hate bugs inside my home. And while fruit flies are the least serious offender in my mind (bed bugs and roaches are much worse), some people can’t stand them. Instead of swatting at the air in a ...

What has no brain, no nervous system, and not even nerves, yet acts as if it has reflexes? The answer is a Venus fly trap. This famous carnivorous plant captures insects and other small animals – and ...

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To trap its prey, the Venus flytrap sends rapid electrical impulses, which are generated in response to touch or stress. But the molecular identity of the touch sensor has remained unclear. Japanese ...

Over the past few years, I’ve learned to always keep indoor fly traps on hand. The seasonal infestation is inevitable. It always starts out slow: One day, I notice a couple of fruit flies buzzing ...

A swarm of bugs is enough to drive anyone mad. Luckily, a homemade fly trap can be the answer to your worries. Whether you have just one or two flies buzzing around or an entire flock of them, it’s ...