Have you ever walked through a soybean field at harvest and wondered about the small mounds of leaves you see scattered about on the ground? Chances are those mounded leaves were gathered as a winter ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An organism we rarely see is transforming the Earth. Invasive ...

"How do worms make the soil good?" asked a curious student at Libertyville Recreation Department's Kinder Korner Preschool program. The earthworms you see when you dig in your yard are pretty short, ...

LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State University civil engineering associate professor Douglas Cortes is investigating the amazing burrowing abilities of the common earthworm, found in soil the world over, to ...

Pittsburgh, Pa., USA: Earthworms, the hardworking invertebrates that grace the upper layers of soil, have long been considered helpful in our home gardens. Earthworms are prolific munchers, grinding ...

Gardeners often find Brahminy blind snakes, tiny creatures mistaken for worms. These snakes are harmless and beneficial. They control ant and termite populations, aiding soil health. Their unique ...