Picture this: a creature with no eyes, no ears, and a body made up mostly of muscle and slime, gliding silently through the earth beneath your feet. You might think worms are simple, even mindless. But what if I told you that these humble soil-dwellers have brains—and not only that, but their intelligence might surprise ...
In the remote and frigid landscapes of Alaskan glaciers, an extraordinary and enigmatic creature quietly thrives. Hidden from the typical tourist’s gaze, ice worms engage in their daily routines, revealing secrets of unimaginable adaptation and resilience. These peculiar organisms not only defy the odds by surviving in such a harsh environment but also add a ...
Imagine sharing your body with a silent invader for years—possibly decades—without the faintest clue. It sounds like the premise of a horror film, but for millions of people around the world, it’s a chilling reality. Tapeworms, those ribbon-like parasites that have haunted human history, can make a home within us, feeding quietly off our insides ...
Beneath the surface of our gardens, parks, and forests, an unseen army works day and night, sculpting the very ground we walk on. Earthworms, often overlooked and dismissed as simple garden dwellers, are actually master architects of the soil. Their tireless, silent labor creates a world of richness and fertility, quietly transforming barren earth into ...
In the depths of the ocean resides a creature that plays a surprisingly crucial role in our planet’s climate system. The acorn worm is part of a group known as Enteropneusta. Despite their worm-like appearance, acorn worms are more closely related to humans than to actual worms. They are named for their acorn-shaped front end ...
Imagine peering into your backyard after a rainstorm, watching earthworms wriggle through the soil. Suddenly, a question bubbles up: What would happen if you cut one of these creatures in half? Stories and myths abound—some say you’ll get two worms, others claim the earthworm dies instantly. The truth is far more fascinating, rooted in biology ...
Nelleke van Niekerk, BSc Food Science (Biochemistry)
Linnea H, BSc Sociology
