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Stephen Hawking

Physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking is probably one of the most popular modern physicists, mostly because of his popular bestselling book describing the state of cosmology and astrophysics and appearances on popular entertainment shows ... oh, and he's quite a bright physicist who has revolutionized our understanding of black holes.

George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt by Lucy & Stephen Hawking

George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt is the second children's book written by Lucy and Stephen Hawking in an effort to explain concepts from cosmology and astrophysics to young readers.

Stephen Hawking

Physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking is probably one of the most popular modern physicists, mostly because of his popular bestselling book describing the state of cosmology and astrophysics and appearances on popular entertainment shows ... oh, and he's quite a bright physicist who has revolutionized our understanding of black holes.

What is Hawking Radiation?

Hawking radiation is an explanation of how radiation can be emitted from a black hole, despite its attractive power, due to quantum effects.

A Briefer History of Time by Dr. Stephen Hawking

In this revision of his 1988 classic, Dr. Stephen Hawking provides a more concise view of the current state of theoretical physics and cosmology.

What Is Model-Dependent Realism?

In their 2010 book The Grand Design, physicists Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow have put forth an idea called "model-dependent realism." What does this mean? How can it be applied to scientific investigations?

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