Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist and cosmologist known for his groundbreaking work on black holes and the universe’s origins.

Hawking believed humanity should pursue space exploration to ensure survival in case Earth becomes uninhabitable.

Hawking proposed the concept of Hawking radiation, which suggests that black holes emit radiation and can eventually evaporate.

Stephen Hawking was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, a position once held by Isaac Newton.

Hawking and Penrose demonstrated that the universe likely began as a singularity, a point of infinite density and gravity.

Hawking often warned about the risks of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of responsible development to avoid potential threats to humanity.

Hawking demonstrated that black holes can emit thermal radiation due to quantum effects, a phenomenon now known as Hawking radiation.

Published in 1988, A Brief History of Time explains complex scientific concepts for a general audience and became a bestseller.

Diagnosed at age 21, Hawking lived with ALS, which gradually paralyzed him but didn’t hinder his intellectual pursuits.

The Theory of Everything is a biographical film that chronicles Hawking’s early years, his work, and his relationship with Jane Wilde.