As warmer days begin to prevail in North Texas, residents may see tiny black critters emerging from the melting snow and ice.

These ancient arthropods are commonly found in snow at this time of year. Here's what gave them the nickname "snow flea." ...

In virtually every piece of land on Earth—from near the summit of Mount Everest to Antarctica to caves nearly 2,000 meters ...

Springtail bugs are some of the most irritating bugs to try and get rid of as they jump and dash when we try to catch them. So how do you get rid of them in your house? Attracted by moisture, these ...

Step right up to see tiny springtails spin through the air with the greatest of ease! Step right up to see tiny springtails spin through the air with the greatest of ease! In ponds and streams, they ...

Springtails are about the size of a pinhead, but they can control their jumps like seasoned acrobats. By Oliver Whang Among the wonders of the natural world that few people have ever noticed: a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For the first time ever, researchers have captured the world’s ...

Spring is fast approaching, and as the weather warms, snow and ice are beginning to melt. These new patches of water draw one of the very smallest of creatures: springtails. Springtails, also known as ...

A cloud of them hovers over the fruit bowl. Some alight in the tiny puddles left by a pepper decomposing in a box. The lushes among them home in on the wine glasses. Who are these numerous and ...

You may not know what a springtail is but man, those little things can jump! Scientists have now copied the creatures' jumping mechanism in a small robot that could one day explore places that people ...

Alias: Springtail, or often they are simply called collembola. These are tiny little insects that are more often mistaken for crumbs or dirt left around the house. They look like a small hairy ant or ...