When we find earthworms in our soil, that’s usually a good thing — earthworms increase nutrient availability and create a stable soil structure for plant growth. Not all earthworms are a good sign, ...
Scientists thawed ancient soil in the lab and tiny nematodes, Panagrolaimus kolymaensis, “woke up” after being frozen for ...
Researchers searched for sounds produced by ants, worms and other creatures underground, soundscapes studied in the emerging field of ecoacoustics. Healthy soil is surprisingly noisy, a new analysis ...
They are known as crazy snake worms, for good reason. Asian jumping worms can grow up to 8 inches long and they will thrash you with their tails if you pick them up. They can climb up two-story ...
Blind snakes, often mistaken for earthworms, are small, burrowing reptiles with unique adaptations for underground life. They ...
Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out.