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In 1971, an astronaut brought seeds to space. After returning to Earth, he planted them and got surprising results.

They’re called “Moon Trees”.

Emily Shiffer – 5/29/2026

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Cheesecake the capybara makes early morning visit to get ‘couch all to herself’

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Surprisingly smart jumping spiders can dream and recognize friends, despite poppy-seed sized brain

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The question every dog owner dreads: How long before your dog forgets you? One man found out.

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The Dutch practice of ‘cow cuddling’ may lower stress and boost mindfulness

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Engineer superbly breaks down how landfills work, and we’ve never been more grateful for science

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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Father-daughter detour in Norway led straight to a 3,000-year-old Bronze Age secret

Upworthy Staff & Adam Albright-Hanna – 5/28/2026

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Largest ‘human composting’ facility in the country aims to return our bodies to nature when we die

Evan Porter – 5/27/2026

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‘Never seen anything like it.’ Scientists discover brand new species of octopus.

Heather Wake – 5/27/2026

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Study reveals which dog breed is the smartest, and it’s not what you might expect

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 5/25/2026

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California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing

Kat Hong & Upworthy Staff – 5/25/2026

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

Heather Wake – 9/30/2025

nasa, oceans, science

NASA visualization of Earth’s ‘underwater highways’ feels like Van Gogh meets ocean science

Annie Reneau – 5/22/2026

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Moose charged at his sister. The 12-year-old remembered a trick from ‘World of Warcraft.’

Adam Albright-Hanna & Upworthy Staff – 5/22/2026

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Service dog wouldn’t stop pawing a stranger on a flight. Months later, doctors confirmed why.

Adam Albright-Hanna & Upworthy Staff – 5/21/2026