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Scientists propose plan to determine if Planet Nine is a primordial black hole

Posted: 12 Jul 2020 07:54 AM PDT

Scientists have developed a new method to find black holes in the outer solar system, and along with it, determine once-and-for-all the true nature of the hypothesized Planet Nine.

How Venus flytraps snap

Posted: 10 Jul 2020 11:08 AM PDT

Venus flytraps catch spiders and insects by snapping their trap leaves. This mechanism is activated when unsuspecting prey touch highly sensitive trigger hairs twice within 30 seconds. A study has now shown that a single slow touch also triggers trap closure - probably to catch slow-moving larvae and snails.