These tiny black bugs are springtails, known colloquially as snow fleas and scientifically as Collembola, according to ...

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With the cold, wet weather across Metro Detroit, some residents have noticed tiny black bugs jumping around on snow and sidewalks. Those creatures are called “springtails,” also known as “snow fleas.” ...

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A tiny worm turns static electricity into a powerful weapon, launching itself through the air to catch flying prey.

Scientists have discovered that a microscopic parasitic worm can propel itself astonishing distances through the air by using static electricity. The worm is capable of jumping as high as 25 times its ...

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After winter storms, the insects often appear in large groups. But experts say they’re nothing to worry about.