Day: January 6, 2026

Jan 06
University of Amsterdam Study: How Worms Act as Particle Sweepers

Researchers at the University of Amsterdam have uncovered a fascinating mechanism behind how simple aquatic worms effectively clean their surroundings. This environmental research reveals that these organisms, specifically Tubifex tubifex and Lumbriculus variegatus, act as natural particle sweepers, organizing their environment without any central nervous system control. The findings, published in Physical Review X, offer […]