About 10,000 years ago, glaciers pushed the range of North American earthworms southward and today the only earthworms found in most of Minnesota are non-native species introduced from Europe. Some of ...

It’s difficult to imagine anything less offensive, or aggressive, than the common earthworm. But researchers are warning that North America’s northern forests are changing radically and rapidly, ...

Plenty of Wisconsin gardeners are suffering from worm confusion. Alarms sounded a few years ago about invasive jumping worms, ramping up the anxiety for a pastime meant to enjoy and help unwind. Mulch ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An organism we rarely see is transforming the Earth. Invasive ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American The three-foot long, giant Palouse earthworm ...

The earthworm has long been considered the farmer’s friend. Their burrowing has always been thought to aerate the soil while their d Most people don’t realize that many of the earthworms in our soils ...