Most people are aware of earthworms, but probably give them little thought. Some have a notion they are "good for the soil". Others regard them with distaste and think of slimy animals associated with ...

Earthworms can change the chemical nature of the carbon in North American forest litter and soils, potentially affecting the amount of carbon stored in forests, according to Purdue University ...

Earthworm Jim is one of the more bizarre stars of the ‘90s era of gaming, but he hasn’t had much a presence in modern times. There’s word that an Earthworm Jim 4 is in the works specifically for ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Two living specimens of the fabled giant Palouse earthworm have been captured for the first time in two decades in what represents a significant discovery of a creature that has ...

Oct. 25 (UPI) --Most biodiversity hot spots are found in the tropics, but according to a new study, earthworm diversity is actually greatest in temperate soils. Because of the many ecological services ...

The earthworm robot falls into the field of “soft robotics,” where engineers and developers design robots with soft and flexible bodies, usually comprised of silicone or rubber. “Soft robotics is a ...