Step right up to see tiny springtails spin through the air with the greatest of ease! In ponds and streams, they skyrocket out of the reach of hungry insects like water striders by slapping a ...

In a recent article published in Nature Communications, researchers presented a novel approach to fabricating an omniphobic membrane inspired by the unique surface structures of springtails, known for ...

While they may be mistaken for fleas, springtails are small, harmless organisms that (fortunately) don't bite, sting, or transmit disease. They also do no damage to food, clothing, furniture, or ...