Plastic pollution is everywhere. Each year, over 368 million metric tons of plastics are produced with over 13 million metric ...

However, if you are a plant enthusiast, you realize that microscopic insects should not be trifled with. In addition to spider mites, mealybugs, or thrips, springtails also threaten plants. What do ...

If springtails are invading your home, that is a sign there is moisture luring them in. Springtails are a fan of humidity and organic matter. They need moisture to survive and feast on fungi, algae, ...

The assortment of species of tiny soil animals—small enough to stand on the head of a pin—differ from one urban park to ...

Breathtaking shots shine a light on the wonders of wildlife and the threats that human activities pose to the natural world ...

A study reveals that cellulose-based glitter, made from natural sources, is non-toxic to soil organisms. In contrast, ...

Using high-speed photography, researchers led by Víctor Ortega-Jiménez at the Georgia Institute of Technology have solved the mystery of how springtails jump away from danger and successfully ...

Use according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Springtails are small black or dark gray insects. They don’t have wings, but they do have the ability (and propensity) to jump several inches ...

Credit: Hikkaduwa Liyanage Prasantha Vinod / Wildlife Photographer of the Year In a village where forests once grew, a tiger ...

If you’ve noticed a bug on your clothes, in your hair, in your kid’s hair, or on your pet, there’s no need to panic, as it ...

University of CambridgeGlitter is a major pollutant, with the microplastic commonly found in sewage sludge and wastewater, ...

An image of western toad tadpoles won the Natural History Museum’s 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.