https://simanaitissays.com/2026/06/23/the-plants-revenge-part-1/Simanaitis Saysen2026-06-23T13:05:00+00:00THE PLANTS’ REVENGE PART 1"Exceeding Nature's Biological Speed Limits" Jacques Dumais AAAS "Science", "Fast Cell Wall Softening Causes Venus Flytrap Closure" Ryu et al. AAAS "Science", most animal-plant interactions are passive for the latter (but not Venus flytrap's), Venus flytrap action: fast growth and elastic snap, Venus flytrap snap: 0.1-0.2 s, Venus flytrap "Dionaea muscipula", proposed flytrap mechanisms: water causes swelling or tense cell walls relax quickly (research shows the latter)https://simanaitissays.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lede-2.jpg?w=150https://simanaitissays.com/2026/06/22/a-simple-seal-for-a-formula-one-lsd/Simanaitis Saysen2026-06-22T13:05:00+00:00A “SIMPLE” SEAL FOR A FORMULA ONE LSDSealing Integrity in a Formula 1 LSD Andrew Clarke "SAE Automotive Engineering", LSD = limited-slip differential (containing actuator), Greene Tweed supplier of McLaren F1 team, Greene Tweed's MSE (Metal-Spring-Energized Sealing), MSE: elastic + mechanical sealing, MSE sealing jacket of PTFE, McLaren F1 car uses Greene Tweed MSE technology since 2022https://simanaitissays.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lede-4.jpeg?w=150