Cells taken from people with a rare syndrome linked to autism could help scientists understand the origins of the condition.

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Brain find sheds light on autism

The fossil remains of two human-like creatures found in South Africa could change the way we view our origins, claim scientists.

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Human origins story takes new turn

Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider have succeeded in trapping atoms of anti-hydrogen for more than 15 minutes – a breakthrough in the quest to learn about the origins of the universe.

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VIDEO: Science ups the ‘anti’ on matter

Few individuals in recent history have exerted greater influence on world events than Osama bin Laden — and even fewer have inspired as much mythology. From the origins of the al-Qaeda terrorist network to the devastation of Sept. 11, 2001, to the manhunt that came to an end with such drama last Sunday, bin Laden’s life has been shrouded in mysteries and misconceptions. Common among conspiracy theorists is the notion that bin Laden was a CIA creation and that the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were blowback from an agency operation gone awry. Typifying this view is filmmaker Michael Moore, who on the day after the terrorist attacks wrote: “WE created the monster known as Osama bin Laden! Where did he go to terrorist school? At the CIA!” Read full article > >

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Five myths about Osama bin Laden

Understanding the origins of our universe, Brian Greene argues, means accepting that there could be a multitude of others.

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Expanding Horizons

Comedian Al Murray talks to Matthew Stadlen about the origins of his Pub Landlord character, his interest in science, the role of stereotypes in comedy and what gets him through a long tour.

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Five Minutes With: Al Murray

Richard Westcott explores the origins of the original Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas.

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Who was Saint Nicholas?

This sounds like a recipe for a disaster-movie emergency: For the first time, scientists have trapped antimatter-a breakthrough that will help them learn about the origins of the universe. It is believed that after the Big Bang, matter and antimatter…

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Scientists Trap Antimatter

This sounds like a recipe for a disaster-movie emergency: For the first time, scientists have trapped antimatter-a breakthrough that will help them learn about the origins of the universe. It is believed that after the Big Bang, matter and antimatter…

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Scientists Trap Antimatter

This sounds like a recipe for a disaster-movie emergency: For the first time, scientists have trapped antimatter-a breakthrough that will help them learn about the origins of the universe. It is believed that after the Big Bang, matter and antimatter…

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Scientists Trap Antimatter

This sounds like a recipe for a disaster-movie emergency: For the first time, scientists have trapped antimatter-a breakthrough that will help them learn about the origins of the universe. It is believed that after the Big Bang, matter and antimatter…

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Scientists Trap Antimatter

The waves of plague that twice devastated Europe and changed the course of history had their origins in China, a team of medical geneticists reported Sunday.

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Europe’s Plagues Came From China, Study Finds

Looks like The Social Network still has plenty of friends. The film about the origins of Facebook and its creator Mark Zuckerberg is garnering plenty of Oscar chatter and comparisons to Citizen Kane and won the Hollywood box office battle in its second…

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The Social Network Reigns Again

Charles Ferguson’s documentary looks at the origins of the 2008 financial crisis.

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Movie Review | ‘Inside Job’: Dissecting the Wall Street Meltdown

While the origins of the Stuxnet worm remain obscure, many experts believe it was created by a government with the intent of sabotaging Iran’s nuclear program.

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Iran Says It Arrested Suspects Linked to a Computer Worm