Did you know earthworms breathe through their skin? Mad Science of Austin & San Antonio shares fun facts about these wiggly worms, and how your kids can learn about science at summer camp.

Early birds, anglers and farmers had bad news last week. Lumbricus terrestris —better known as the earthworm—is in serious trouble. U.S. Soil Conservationists Henry Hopp and Paul J. Linder have warned ...

We’ve all seen them wriggling around in the soil or crawling across the sidewalk after a heavy rain. The humble earthworm is ubiquitous and has largely enjoyed a positive reputation as one of nature’s ...

I felt that awe again when I noticed the first hurricane lily of the season growing so close to a boulder along the dirt road of our neighborhood.

There’s an invader lurking beneath our feet. Slimy, slender, and faceless, they’ve colonized the soil of North America and have the potential to cause disruption. No, that’s not the plot of a ...

Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5% of grain yield and 2.3% of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to new work published by ...