worms
Tapeworms That Morph Into Human Cancers Are a Dark Twist on Parasitism
A rare but worrisome occurrence.
Bone-Eating Penis Worms Show Patriarchal Marine Life is Growing Bigger Balls
Historically, the Osedax worm has relied on its female counterparts to survive, but a new, devolved penis-shaped male is enjoying a newfound independence.
Parasites by Post: The Online Black Market for Therapeutic Worms
Some swear by Helminthic therapy, infesting themselves with parasitic worms to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions—except the treatment is far from doctor approved.
This Spike-Covered Worm Shows Just How Strange Prehistoric Life Could Be
Just when you think the Cambrian period couldn’t get weirder.
Artificial Intelligence Solved the Mystery of Flatworm Regeneration
A centuries-old head-scratcher took just 42 hours for a computer to solve.
Here's What I Found Inside London's Most Disgusting Sewer
I journeyed into the bowels of the city and found swamps of oil, "fatbergs," and millions of bugs.
The Past, Present, and Future of Iconic Game Developer Team17
The British institution has an amazing track record of putting out innovative indie games.
Can You Be Allergic to Semen?
We saved you a few Google searches by asking a smart person weird body questions.
See-Through Space Worms May Hold the Key to Living on Mars
Researchers want to know how zero gravity affects their space worm DNA.