Mystery of how fleas jump resolved after 44 years
Saturday, February 12, 2011 - 09:30
in Astronomy & Space
New research sheds light on how fleas jump, reaching speeds as fast as 1.9 meters per second. Using high-speed recording equipment and sophisticated mathematical models, scientists were able to prove that fleas use their toes to push off and propel themselves into the air, resolving the 44-year-old mystery.