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Ask Dr. Universe: Worms Might Use Rainy Days for Travel

Original: Ask Dr. Universe: Worms might be using rainy days for travel

Washington State University's Ask Dr. Universe science column explores why earthworms surface when it rains, suggesting the damp conditions may help them travel above ground. The children's science Q&A feature explains that rain-soaked soil lets worms move more easily, though scientists still debate whether they surface to migrate, breathe, or mate.

Why now: A widely syndicated children's science column published a new answer about worm behavior during rain.

Ask Dr. UniverseWashington State UniversityThe Spokesman-Review

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