Science News from research organizations A never-before-seen creature has been found in the Great Salt Lake A mysterious new worm found in the Great Salt Lake could hold vital clues to the lake’s past—and its future. Date: January 10, 2026 Source: University of Utah Summary: Scientists have identified a brand-new species of worm living in the Great Salt Lake, marking only the third known animal group able to survive its extreme salinity. The species, named Diplolaimelloides woaabi with guidance from Indigenous elders, appears to exist only in this lake.
