The Invasive “Jumping Worm” Spreading Across Canada

Jumping” and “worm” are two words that don’t seem like they should go together. Just imagining such a thing is enough to ...
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Invasive Jumping Worms Have Been Found Across the Country—Here’s What You Need to Know

Murder hornets made headlines in 2020 for their scary ability to behead bees (and their generally terrifying name). Now, there’s a new creepy creature to add to our ever-growing list of things to ...
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Experts issue warning as harmful 'jumping worms' spread across US: 'Such a disturbance'

Research is ongoing. Experts issue warning as harmful 'jumping worms' spread across US: 'Such a disturbance' first appeared on The Cool Down.
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Mexican jumping beans jump to safety in a dynamic world

What makes Mexican jumping beans jump? Research reveals that Mexican jumping bean larvae respond to different colors of light, jumping more vigorously under different hues, which can help them avoid ...