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  1. A comprehensive biography of Stephen Hawking, a renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who made groundbreaking contributions to general relativity, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. Learn about his life, achievements, awards, books, and legacy.

  2. Aug 21, 2024 · Stephen Hawking (born January 8, 1942, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England—died March 14, 2018, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire) was an English theoretical physicist whose theory of exploding black holes drew upon both relativity theory and quantum mechanics. He also worked with space-time singularities.

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  3. Jul 17, 2024 · Stephen Hawking was a British scientist, professor and author who performed groundbreaking work in physics and cosmology, and whose books helped to make science accessible to everyone. At age 21,...

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  4. Mar 13, 2018 · The British theoretical physicist who linked gravity and quantum theory, and challenged the notion of black holes, passed away in 2018. He was a best-selling author, a cosmology superstar, and a symbol of overcoming adversity.

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  5. Mar 14, 2018 · Stephen W. Hawking, the Cambridge University physicist and best-selling author who roamed the cosmos from a wheelchair, pondering the nature of gravity and the origin of the universe and...

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  6. Mar 14, 2018 · A tribute to the celebrated cosmologist who made groundbreaking contributions to physics despite his motor-neuron disease. Learn about his life, achievements, books, marriage and legacy.

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  8. Mar 14, 2018 · Prof Stephen Hawking has died aged 76. The Cambridge theoretical physicist was one of the best-known scientists in the world, but what about his discoveries?

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