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

Springtails, a harmless arthropod, are typically found in snow during the winter. Here's what to know about them.

In virtually every piece of land on Earth—from near the summit of Mount Everest to Antarctica to caves nearly 2,000 meters underground—live tiny critters that have shaped the health of our planet for ...

Michigan's wet, cold weather is revealing springtails, ancient arthropods typically found on snow piles during the winter. The tiny "bugs" are known for their haphazard jumping, which has earned them ...

With the cold, wet weather across Metro Detroit, some residents have noticed tiny black bugs jumping around on snow and ...

Heat and drought are taking a toll on the tiny soil creatures that help to lock away planet-warming carbon, according to a new analysis. By Sofia Quaglia They’re dirt-dwelling invertebrates, but, in a ...