NOVA: Origins No TV event since Carl Sagan's unforgettable Cosmos series back in the '80s has come close to tackling the fundamental questions of the where everything comes from and why. Nova's two-part Origins tackles this astronomical undertaking with gusto. Bringing the latest findings on how life began, the history of the universe, and decoding the cosmic spectra, this series tries to untangle some galactic mysteries. Does Mars have life? Are we really alone? Where are the pillars of creation? Try the interactive displays, and then stay tuned. All this and more will be revealed. (in Astronomy and Space)