A modular worm robot and jellyfish demonstrate the benefits of "embodied energy" -- an approach that incorporates power sources into the body of a machine, to reduce its weight and cost.

We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. JW Anderson and Uniqlo are giving the preppy aesthetic a fresh twist for 2025. Today, the fashion designer and retailer launched a ...

In May 2010, Ghana reported its last case of Guinea worm disease and announced it had stopped transmission a year later. The Carter Center / L. Gubb About a year after Jimmy Carter left the White ...

While unpleasant to think about, the reality is that worms are quite common in dogs. In a recent study, researchers found intestinal parasites in more than 20% of dogs and 85% of dog parks across the ...

Every so often, researchers stumble upon a find that prompts fresh questions about how living things adapt to harsh conditions. A recent expedition discovered giant ocean worms inside hidden ...

When you hear the term "ringworm," do you imagine tiny worms crawling on your skin? Then you may have fallen prey to one of the many misconceptions about this common skin condition. In reality ...

Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) are caused by four species of parasitic worms (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and the hookworms Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus ...

Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in the human colon and rectum. They're also called threadworms. They're about 1/4- to 1/2-inch long — about the size of a staple.

With all the functional fashion, some looks were imbued with scout-ish charm, interpreted literally by Fashion East’s Olly Shinder, who flourished one look with a preppy hat and neckerchief. No ...