My students often remark on a 'weird' smell that comes from our vermicomposting bin in the classroom. A slightly "earthy" smell is produced as the worms break down fruits, vegetables, and starches into fertilizer that contains readily available phosphorous.

By Jennifer Frazer (Click here for original article.) While in the southern hemisphere, I’ve taken every opportunity I can to dive. It’s the h...

The answer to how humans might react to long stints in the high-radiation and low-gravity environment of deep space may lie in microscopic worms that ...

The problem with most holiday presents is that they're just so... lifeless. Not these.

Environmentalists are like worms. Yep, earthworms. Our individual work breaks down the waste around us and churns out more healthful substances. We e...

Almost on a daily basis scientists discover something new about the ocean. Some discoveries are delightful; others boggle the mind. For your enjoyment and amazement as we begin the new year, here are seven wonders from the seas.