A brain-invading worm spread by rats and snails is making inroads into the United States. A study this week seems to show the ...

Astronomers produced the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and planets are formed.

Seeing earthworms in soil is usually a good thing. You can encourage them with food scraps, but whether that includes tea ...

Jumping” and “worm” are two words that don’t seem like they should go together. Just imagining such a thing is enough to ...

AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) today announced a statewide campaign in recognition of Invasive Species Awareness Week, February 23 through March 1, ...

Dogs and cats may come to mind first when considering pets. But if you’re looking for a unique hobby that also helps food production and the environment, consider bees or worms. Beekeeping and ...

A new study shows that dogs and cats may be helping an invasive flatworm spread. Researchers analyzing over a decade of reports discovered the worm attached to pet fur. Its sticky mucus and ability to ...

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In studying how earthworms handle the extreme soil conditions within an active volcano, scientists have discovered how rapidly it adapts to the environment. Experts believe that better understanding ...

Jumping worms are an invasive earthworm that alter soil structure by rapidly consuming organic material. They can increase rates of erosion and generate forest understory conditions that are more ...