When you're digging around in your garden, you might notice a large number of worms, but is it too many or just the right ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many of Pennsylvania’s earthworms have roots back to other countries and one jumping species is causing a growing concern for ...

Earthworms are revered for the way they nourish healthy soils, and scientific evidence validates the affection gardeners feel for these industrious invertebrates. Nevertheless, research has shown that ...

Populations of other more surface-dwelling species of earthworms, which typically don’t aestivate, are even more vulnerable ...

Earthworms don't stop shaping soil processes when they die. A new study shows they can still help store carbon in the soil, even after death. "This is quite surprising," says lead author Tullia ...

The invasive Spanish slug, one of the worst alien pests in Europe, is naturally repelled by ecosystems if soils house a healthy population of earthworms, new research suggests. Photo by Xauxa Håkan ...

While the original worms established here are long gone due to glaciers, there are other worms that people are learning to manage.

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Analysis reveals imported earthworm species have colonized large swaths of North America, and represent a largely overlooked threat to native ecosystems. The researchers warn of the need to better ...

Earthworms are considered a gardener's best friend, but studies from environmental scientists show that non-native earthworms are harming native species in the northern regions of North America. MALTE ...

We talked to a horticulturalist about how to attract earthworms and keep them happy. Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a ...