In addition to spider mites, mealybugs, or thrips, springtails also threaten plants. What do springtails look like? Springtails are insects most commonly found in pots and gardens. They are ...

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

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, ...

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

This week, astronomers considered whether dark energy varies over cosmic timescales. Via neutron analysis, physicists ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

These tadpoles are from a near-threatened species of toad, and in a typical year, 99% will not survive to adulthood.

“Antarctica is a continent spanning nearly 14 million square kilometres, about twice the size of Australia, and surrounded by ...

Springtails are tiny creatures, just a few millimeters long, known for their rapid pace and jumping skills. To create the ...

Winner, 15-17 Years: Life Under Dead Wood by Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas, Germany. Springtails and slime molds are two of Alexis' ...