Earthworms remove 70-95 percent of antibiotic resistance genes from farm manure, making safer fertilizer for crops.

Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance, by helping farmers turn manure ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An organism we rarely see is transforming the Earth. Invasive ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio--An international research team is bringing a new weapon to bear against invasive earthworms. The ongoing research project at The Ohio State University, the University of Alberta and ...

Invasive earthworms are spreading into the northern forests of Canada and the US, disturbing the soil and transforming ecosystems, reported researchers at the American Geophysical Union fall meeting ...

Recipe: Add a handful of earthworms to a forest soil, mix well. Result: Everything changes, from the chemistry of the soil, to the plants that gain their sustenance from the soil, to the wildlife ...

Most people are aware of earthworms, but probably give them little thought. Some have a notion they are “good for the soil”. Others regard them with distaste and think of slimy animals associated with ...

The night crawler — an earthworm native to Europe — first wriggled its way to Minnesotan soil as fishing bait but now presents a serious risk to forests. University of Minnesota researchers recently ...