Worms21 Oct 2024Study to examine impact of flooding on earthwormsAn academic says a drop in earthworms could have a detrimental effect on other wildlife and animals.21 Oct 2024England19 May 2024Worm charmers travel to Cornish championshipsTeams of up to four people will be given 30 minutes to charm as many worms as possible.19 May 20249 May 2024Families encouraged to help 'superhero' wormsThe Soil Association is urging the public to become citizen scientists to address falling worm numbers. 9 May 2024Somerset9 May 2024RFK Jr in 'robust health' despite brain worm scareHis campaign says questioning the presidential candidate's health "is hilarious... given his competition".9 May 2024US & Canada24 Jun 2023Dozens try to charm worms at annual championshipThe winners say they are "very proud" to take home the trophy, but did they break the world record?24 Jun 2023Stoke & Staffordshire5 Oct 2022'Humble' worm saliva can break down tough plasticCould the solution to plastic pollution be found inside the mouths of tiny wax worms?5 Oct 2022Science & Environment25 Aug 2022Scientists use worms to solve algae threatHigher nutrient levels in the sea are caused by fertilisers, waste water, and sewage discharges.25 Aug 2022Hampshire & Isle of Wight19 Aug 2022Medieval monks were riddled with worms, study findsThe monks' infection rate was twice that of the townspeople, research reveals.19 Aug 2022Cambridgeshire10 Jun 2022Plastic-eating superworms offer hope for recyclingThe key to transforming recycling could lie in the gut of so-called superworms, researchers say.10 Jun 2022Australia