Word: origin
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...finite moment of infinite density and heat, at time zero, is the origin of the universe," he said...
Speaking on the topic of his recently published book, "The First Three Minutes: A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe," Weinberg said that at its origin, the universe was composed solely of radiation and sub-atomic particles...
When asked what was present before the origin of the universe, Weinberg said, "The belief that there was anything before time zero is a common misapprehension of which I am sure physics will rid us someday...
...most singular activity was "filksinging," the science fiction fan's answer to oral literature. A filksong--the name's origin is unknown--is a series of humorous lyrics based on science fiction or fantasy themes, sung to familiar tunes in a disorganized but spirited way. As the night wears on, the singing often degenerates to more widely know, bawdy lyrics, such as "Barnacle Bill the Sailor." But the most creative songs, including "Smaug, the Magic Dragon," "Cthulhu's Days Are Here Again," "Our Space Opera Goes Rolling Along," and "Bouncing Potatoes," circulate in different versions from convention to convention...
Although Wands guessed that the disease may be hormonal or genetic in its origin, he added that it has been linked neither to use of oral contraceptives nor to excessive drinking...