That's because non-native earthworms often feed on material above, rather than below, ground, which can dramatically change native ecosystems. It's also been found that some earthworms can alter the ...

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 ...

Gardeners generally like worms in the garden because they’re such good (and free) soil aerators and fertilizer producers. But in a dry August, worms sometimes seem to be missing in action, even in ...