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

When researchers lowered whale bones into the deep ocean, they expected zombie worms to quickly move in. Instead, after 10 ...

They’re like living feather dusters whose mouths can see you coming. The simplest animal eyes consist of light-sensitive ...

Scientists in Brazil identified marine worms that made at least some trace fossil burrows called Bifungites. By Priyanka Runwal If you know where to look, you can find dumbbell-shaped fossils in rock ...

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.

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At first glance, a glacier looks like a rather lifeless thing—a barren chunk of ice. But there’s much more than meets the eye: Glaciers are home to a host of tiny organisms that make up a flourishing ...

It sounds a little like snake charming. You drive a wooden stake into the ground and draw a flat metal rod across the top, creating an bullfrog-like grunting sound. Within minutes, hundreds of ...

Scientists have discovered that starving and then refeeding worms can reveal surprising secrets about aging. When a specific gene (called TFEB) is missing, these worms don’t bounce back from ...

In Zimbabwe, mopane worms are a staple part of the diet in rural areas and are considered a delicacy in the cities. They can be eaten dry, as crunchy as potato chips, or cooked and drenched in sauce.