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Man’s unique gift for naming cats has strangers asking him to name their kittens

Hersberry, O’dis, Nuffin—watch how “Unc” comes up with his adorable names.

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff –
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Conservation

A Caribbean island looked like a ‘moonscape’ until goats and rats were removed. Now it’s flourishing.

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Nature

Scientists hoped to revive dead reefs by putting speakers underwater. Then the fish showed up.

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Nature

Scientists are using sharks to forecast hurricanes. The secret lies in what they track beneath the waves.

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Conservation

Scientists left cinderblocks in a barren part of the sea. 3 months later they were ecstatic.

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Pets

Gramma and Grampa’s photobook after spending 2 weeks watching Ricky the kitten is everything

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Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species

Only a few mammals live beyond child bearing years and human females are one of them.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 01/28/25
Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species
Menopause might be evolutionary for human survival

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Animals

Baby orangutan ‘Irene’ becomes the face of wildlife rescue efforts in months-long Borneo fires

Annie Reneau – 10/26/2026
Nature

Couple plants real-life ‘money tree’ and its first seeds are worth over $6,700

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 10/25/2026
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Conservation

New Orleans drops old Christmas trees into wetlands by helicopter. They’re helping rebuild the marsh.

Mark Wales – 10/23/2026
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Conservation

A random lab accident just revealed the unusual technique that can revive dying coral in weeks

Evan Porter – 10/23/2026
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Pets

Man’s inability to control himself over his new kitten’s cuteness is beyond relatable

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 10/22/2026

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Family

Trendy ‘grandma showers’ get a lot of flack online, but when can they be a good thing?

Heather Wake – 9/30/2025
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Pets

Service dog spots his favorite Disney character on a cruise and goes bananas with joy

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 10/22/2026
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Nature

New app lets neighbors know in real time if the trees on their block are thirsty for water

Tod Perry – 10/22/2026
Pets

Man asks older neighbor to watch his pets and receives emotional and unexpected letter in return

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 10/21/2026