To see just how prevalent alien earthworm species are, the Stanford team analyzed worm records from 1891to 2021 (yes, worm records are a thing), combined that with statistics from the interception of ...

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.

Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance, by helping farmers turn manure into safer, high-value organic fertilizer through a process called ...