When a single worm was discovered in the depths of our planet's crust, it began an extraordinarily lucky series of events ...

Take, for example, the ancient bristle sea worm Perinereis cultrifera. Its jaws are made of a unique material described as a "bio-metal," which can rival copper or silver for hardness. At a ...

A computer worm is a form of malware that, once it has infected a computer, continues to replicate itself on the infected computer as well as automatically infecting other computers it comes in ...

A rare worm species, Halicephalobus mephisto, was discovered deep underground in South Africa. This microscopic creature thrives in extreme heat and pressure, conditions previously thought ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When picturing a predator, most people envision an animal ...

To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that’s the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

Container gardens can feel like tiny plant apartments, and after a few seasons, the soil inside those pots can start looking ...