“It’s a win-win deal, Dewey,” Bert said. “You put the worms in the manure. They multiply and replenish the earth, then they leave behind rich compost. You can get more money for composted manure next ...

However, the researchers didn't find any evidence of zombie worms that are crucial to decompose the bones of the deceased ...

Biologists used to assume that ribbon worms were short-lived, fragile creatures, the kind of invertebrates that flicker ...

When roundworms stop reproducing, they can still move and function normally but lose their ability to detect certain food odors that once led them to their meals. Researchers at Nagoya University have ...

Michigan officials are sounding the alarm after a surge in reports of invasive "jumping worms" across the state. The worms, native to East Asia, have been confirmed across much of the Lower Peninsula ...

Imagine suddenly losing your ability to smell certain foods; no longer sensing the aroma of fresh bread or ripe fruit. This is what happens to roundworms when they stop reproducing. They can still ...

The worms, native to East Asia, have been confirmed across much of the Lower Peninsula and even parts of the Upper Peninsula, and scientists are worried about the long-term impacts on Michigan's ...

An invasive Asian earthworm is causing environmental damage, and officials are taking notice of its presence in Michigan. "Michigan State University Extension is beginning to receive sporadic reports ...

EAST LANSING, MI – Dozens of reports of invasive jumping worms across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula – and a few in the Upper – are raising concerns about damages to the state’s natural ecosystems.

In Siberian permafrost, scientists thawed ancient soil and saw tiny nematodes move. These animals “woke up” after an extremely long freeze and resumed life functions in the lab. Their revival raises ...

Every year, the U.S. drops millions of tiny, hungry worms from planes over Central America, but it's not a prank or a bizarre experiment—it’s part of an epic battle against screwworms! These worms are ...