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Slideshow: Origins Traces Our Original Din

From the big bang to the search for ET, a new PBS miniseries seeks the meaning of life, the universe and beyond. The show brings together the latest research on ancient frozen moss, far-flung meteors and organisms that live in boiling water. By Jason Silverman.
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Origins, the scientific community applies itself to the ongoing quest for extraterrestrial life. In the show's final hour, researchers trace the aftermath of the big bang.

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Origins

presents a dazzling range of information about the birth of our universe and planet.
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The series, which premieres Tuesday night, addresses some of the galaxy's big questions, weaving together cutting-edge scientific theories with animation and plenty of cultural references.
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Origins

builds a time line of the Earth's creation, from the big bang to a massive collision with a chunk of matter as big as Mars. The second hour investigates the start of life on our planet.