Hammerhead flatworms are invasive and toxic. These worms, native to Asia, contain neurotoxins similar to those in pufferfish.

The worms can reproduce without mating, resulting in quick infestations ...

Photo Credit: iStock Move aside, hammerhead sharks, there's a much more menacing creature with a hammer-shaped head that is ...

A tiny flatworm may help solve a big problem in medicine. Scientists found that particles from these worms can speed up skin ...

Researchers are working on manipulating the digestive systems of wax worms to create a scalable way of disposing of plastic. In 2017, European researchers discovered a potential solution. The larvae ...

There are more parasites than any other organism on Earth—which is one of the reasons Emmitt Jolly finds the common but misunderstood creatures so fascinating. “That is the most successful form of ...

It's that time of the year when people start talking about the infamous woolly worm! As you know, a lot of people swear that the color and pattern of woolly worms can be used predict winter weather.