'Cognitive Big Bang' Discovered in Tiny Sea Worm

Duplications of "brainy genes" in the sea creature kicked off an explosion in intelligence.



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Coolest Science Stories of the Week

Science caught our attention this week with a ghost island, images of actual DNA and the dark side of the Mayan Apocalypse rumors. Check these out.



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Villagers Claim to Fear a Vampire

Dracula is alive and well in Zarozje, Serbia.



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Best Science Photos of the Week

Science brings us pandas polar ice and mantle plumes. Check out the images we found this week.



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Why Women Worry About Retirement

Women may start saving for retirement earlier than men, but that doesn’t mean women feel any more confident about their ability to retire.



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Karnak: Temple Complex of Ancient Egypt

Egyptian pharaohs over the years each left their marks on this sacred site.



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Hagfish Slime Makes Silken Threads

Natural fibers come from silkworms and spiders, and now we can add hagfish to the list.



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