Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Brain-eating worms known as "rat lungworm" have been found west of Texas first time on record. Here's what to know/ (CDC) ...

A brain‑invading parasite better known as rat lungworm has quietly surfaced in San Diego County, turning up in wild animals ...

A study reveals how invasive worms are disrupting forests in the northern United States and changing key soils.

Rat lungworm, a dangerous parasite, has been detected in San Diego County wildlife, according to the CDC, marking its first presence in the western U.S.

Rat lungworm, a dangerous parasite, has been detected in San Diego County wildlife, according to the CDC, marking its first presence in the western U.S.

A brain-invading worm spread by rats and snails is making inroads into the United States. A study this week seems to show the ...

All animals, including humans, experience stress. Not the type where you worry about paying bills, but metabolic ...

The Jack Reacher star isn’t going to become the next Schwarzenegger if he stars in generic junk like this.

Looking for molecular evidence of life on other worlds is tricky, but a test based on the reactivity of carbon compounds ...