The plan is to develop 1’ to 2’ wormlike robots that both drill into the soil and can also mimic the peristaltic, or wave-like, movements worms make when they tunnel through the soil.

Leaves can transform poor soil as they decompose into humus. Humus increases the soil's CEC allowing it to retain fertilizer ...

From Scraps to Soil Gold: Unlocking the Secrets of a Compost Worm Farm | Worm Farming For Compost Three years ago I introduced about one kilo (two pounds) of compost worms into my worm farm/bath tub.

We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting ...

Leverett resident Ben Goldberg is well-known for displaying worm bins and fielding questions about vermiculture, also known ...

In this practical activity, your class will examine the importance of earthworms in breaking down organic matter to produce soil which helps plants to grow. You'll go looking for earthworms by using ...

Spotting one, he reached down and pulled it from the soil, watching it twitch and wiggle in his hand. Although only four to five inches long, jumping worms are wreaking havoc on garden beds around the ...

New research highlights a dramatic decline in the UK’s earthworm populations, which have decreased by an estimated 33-41% ...

Hammerhead worms, an invasive species from Asia, are a toxic menace — but chopping them up can do more harm than good.

The earthworms in Minnesota came from Europe and from Asia. The first to arrive were European earthworms. Settlers brought them along in the dirt of potted plants – both live worms and eggs that ...

Soil microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, protozoa, and nematodes, are essential for nutrient cycling, ...