An earthworm-inspired, self-propelled robotic sleeve designed for installing underground power lines has been developed by a ...

This publication provides basic information on earthworm ecology, the effects of earthworms on soil properties and processes, and the influence of soil management practices on earthworms. It concludes ...

Post-activity discussion can last longer. We’re here in the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Garden and it’s spring, it’s damp in the soil, it’s really mild it’s the perfect day to go and look for ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are developing a new self-propelled robotic sleeve inspired by the earthworm.

Data collection has now finished for the Earthworm Watch project. Thanks to everyone who contributed! Contribute to research into soil health and carbon storage by measuring soil properties and ...

Soil is fundamental to all life on earth ... we now need to look to the ground. The humble earthworm can only do so much: it’s time for individuals, communities, companies, and countries ...

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Once declared by Aristotle to be “the intestines of the earth,” earthworms have been recognized for centuries as essential to the health of our planet's soil. But one of the most interesting ...