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In Sopchoppy, Florida, families have spent generations perfecting "worm grunting," a technique that uses vibrations to coax earthworms from the ground. What started as a lucrative bait trade now draws thousands to an annual festival celebrating this quirky tradition.
A short walk near Rotorua transforms into a magical light show after dark, where thousands of bioluminescent glow worms turn a waterfall into a natural galaxy. Best part? It's completely free and open to everyone.
A ribbon worm named Baseodiscus the Eldest just shattered age records at 27 years old, revealing how little we know about these mysterious ocean creatures. Scientists say these seafloor predators might live for centuries.
After nearly 40 years of work, the world is closer than ever to wiping out Guinea worm disease, with only 10 cases reported in 2025. If successful, it will be only the second human disease ever eradicated.
An ancient disease that once infected 3.5 million people yearly is now down to just 10 cases globally, bringing humanity one step closer to wiping out only the second human disease in history. The milestone honors President Jimmy Carter's lifelong dream to outlast the final Guinea worm.
Only 10 cases of Guinea worm disease were reported worldwide in 2025, bringing humanity one step closer to wiping out the second human disease ever. This marks a 99.99% reduction from 3.5 million annual cases just 40 years ago.
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Across Africa, researchers are proving conservation can pay for itself by helping rural communities earn sustainable income from wild resources like edible insects and tree resins. From flavored mopane worm snacks in Botswana to frankincense harvesting in Kenya, these efforts keep landscapes wild while lifting up local people.
A simple worm farm can fit on an apartment balcony and transform kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost in weeks. One writer proves worm composting works everywhere, from Sydney high-rises to abandoned farmland.
Scientists discovered a tiny worm living in Utah's Great Salt Lake that exists nowhere else on Earth. The finding could unlock secrets about how life survives in extreme conditions.
A devastating parasitic disease that once infected 3.5 million people annually is down to just 10 human cases worldwide. Guinea worm is on track to become only the second human disease ever eradicated, after smallpox.
Researchers studying worms accidentally discovered that protein clumps can pass traits across generations without changing DNA. This breakthrough could help explain why some diseases run in families even when genetic tests find nothing.
Brown University researchers created a breakthrough worm model that could help find treatments for a devastating childhood disease that causes paralysis and has no cure. The tiny nematodes offer a fast, affordable way to test thousands of potential drugs for alternating hemiplegia of childhood.
Scientists at Brown University engineered microscopic worms to help find treatments for a devastating childhood paralysis condition that currently has no cure. The breakthrough could let researchers screen thousands of potential drugs quickly and affordably.
Brown University scientists created a breakthrough worm model that could help find treatments for alternating hemiplegia of childhood, a rare disease causing paralysis in kids. The discovery offers hope to families who've waited years for effective therapies.
An entomologist's vacation curiosity about the worm in his mezcal bottle led to a discovery that could help protect an endangered agave plant and the rare moth species that depends on it. His DNA research revealed harvesting practices that threaten both creatures.
Scientists used microscopic worms to discover two promising treatments that could protect cancer patients from the painful nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. The breakthrough could help millions complete lifesaving treatment without debilitating side effects.
Hundreds gathered in southern England to compete in the quirky International Festival of Wormcharming, coaxing earthworms from the ground using only vibrations and sounds. The 40-year-old tradition celebrates nature while protecting every worm involved.
Hundreds of thousands of earthworms are helping California dairy farms transform cow manure into clean compost instead of planet-warming pollution. The simple solution is spreading fast, with 24 farms already using or building worm-powered systems.
Researchers successfully grew chickpeas in lunar soil by adding compost from worms and helpful fungi, bringing moon farming closer to reality. The breakthrough could help future astronauts grow their own food instead of relying on expensive supply trips from Earth.
A curious entomologist DNA-tested the worms at the bottom of mezcal bottles and discovered they're rare moth larvae whose harvest threatens an endangered agave plant. His research could help save both species while keeping a beloved tradition alive.
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