'Zombie Worms' Have Mysteriously Vanished, Troubling Scientists

But in recent years, scientists have found the zombie worms (genus Osedax) are missing in action off the coast of British ...
New Atlas

Worms found to share "memories" by swapping RNA to warn of danger

Sharing information is crucial for species to survive, but how do simple lifeforms like worms spread the word? New research from Princeton has found that tiny roundworms can transfer “memories” to ...
Prevention

Invasive Jumping Worms Have Been Found Across the Country—Here’s What You Need to Know

Murder hornets made headlines in 2020 for their scary ability to behead bees (and their generally terrifying name). Now, there’s a new creepy creature to add to our ever-growing list of things to ...
New York Post

Worms that live in Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone are immune to radiation – what this means for mankind

Tiny worms that live in the highly radioactive Chernobyl Exclusion Zone were found to be immune to radiation — which scientists hope could provide clues about why some humans develop cancer, while ...
WTKR

Toxic hammerhead worms popping up in Hampton Roads: What you need to know

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Hammerhead worms are popping up all over Hampton Roads - they are carnivorous, cannibalistic and just plain gross. “They are very odd looking and eye catching, they are flat and ...
Los Angeles Times

Worm composting is great for the planet and your garden. Here’s how to get started

To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that’s the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...