When observing small worms under a microscope, one might observe something very surprising: the worms appear to make a ...

Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance, by helping farmers turn manure ...

Earthworm scientist Nick Henshue had not spotted invasive “jumping” earthworms in the Buffalo area until 2019. Now, these iridescent crawlers have appeared in different parts of Erie County, posing a ...

A new study has found that an emerging tool for combating climate change may cause less harm to some soil animals than initial studies suggested. Earthworms perform many essential and beneficial ...

Things are only getting worse for the formerly innocent earthworm. After being cited by a University of Minnesota forestry professor as a threat to northern forests, the earthworm — long a symbol of ...

The recent spring rain has brought many plants and animals to life. One animal, in particular, has been flooding our sidewalks and driveways with excitement! Many of us are familiar with the ...

An invasion of worms is threatening forests in the Northeast and Midwest. Peter M. Groffman, senior scientist at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, N.Y., explains why worms might not be ...

The most common worms in gardens include earthworms (often called nightcrawlers), nematodes, and the worm-like larvae of beetles, moths, and caterpillars. Generally speaking, earthworms are beneficial ...