This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. As a kid growing up in southern California, Don Arndt always loved the ocean. “I’ve always been fascinated with fish,” he said. “My ...

A scary Bobbit worm, Eunice aphroditois, appears out of its sandy lair in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is part of the Coral Triangle due to its amazing marine biodiversity. ©Velvetfish/iStock ...

When most people think of worms, they imagine harmless garden creatures wriggling through soil. Yet, the world of worms is far more sinister. Some are terrifying predators, invasive parasites, or ...

The bobbit worm is a fearsome marine predator that burrows into the sand and waits for unsuspecting prey. The worm uses its ...

The ocean is home to some of the most terrifying creatures in the world. Whether they're scary in sheer size, appearance, or behavior, there's a long list of creatures that you probably don't want to ...