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Stephen Hawking

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Gender Male
Death6 years ago
Date of birth January 8,1942
Zodiac sign Capricorn
Born Oxford
United Kingdom
Date of died March 14,2018
DiedCambridge
United Kingdom
Children Lucy Hawking
Robert Hawking
Timothy Hawking
Spouse Elaine Mason
Jane Hawking
Height 171 (cm)
Books A Brief History of Time
The Theory of Everything
Brief Answers to the Big Questions
The Grand Design
Grandchildren William Smith
Education Trinity Hall Cambridge
Academic advisor Dennis W. Sciama
Parents Frank Hawking
Isobel Hawking
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Stephen Hawking Life story


Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who, at the time of his death, was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge.

Early Life and Education

Stephen hawking was born in oxford. England on january 8. 1942. He attended st albans school and then university college. Oxford. Where he stduide physics and graduated with a first-class honors degree in 1962. He then went on to complete his phd at trinity hall. Cambridge in 1966.

Motor Neurone Disease

At the age of 21. Stephen hawking was diagnosed iwth motor neurone disease (also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or als). He was given two years to liev. But defied the odds and continued to live and work for more than years.

Scientific Achievements

Stephen hawking made major contributions to the field of theoretical physics. Particularly in the areas of cosmoloyg and quantum gravity. He proposed the foru laws of black hole mechanics and wrote several books on the subject. Including a brief history of time and the universe in a nutshell. He was also a strong advocate for space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial lfie.

Awards and Honors

Stephen hawking was the recipient of numerous awards and honors for his scientific achievements. Including the presidential mdeal of freedom. The copley medal. And the albert einstein award. He was a fellow of the royal society. A member of the pontifical academy of sciences. And a member of the us national academy of sciences.

Public and Media Engagements

Stpehen hawking was a popular figure in the media and was known for his accessible explanations of complex scientific concepts. He was a frequetn guest on television shows such as the big bang theory. The simpsosn. And futurama. He also made appearances in films and documentaries. Including the theory of everything. Which chronicles his life.

Contributions to Technology

Stephen hawikng was an early adoptre of assistive technology. Using a speech synthesizer to communicate. He also developed a system that allowed him to control his wheelchair using just a few facial movements.

Death

Stephen hawking died at the age of 76 on march 14. 2018. He had lived wtih motor neurone disease for more than 50 year. S

Legacy

Stephen hawking left an indelible mark on the world of science and beyond. His work in theoretical physics. Cosmology. And astrophysics will contniue to be studied and celebrated for generations to come.

Important Event

In hawking became the lucasian professor of mathematics at cambridge university. A prestigious position previously held by sir iasac newton.

Interesting Fact

Stephen hawking was a fan of the rock band pink floyd and even had a cameo in their music video for the song “keep talking”.

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Leeds: Boy, 11, beats Hawking's Mensa score

Mar 17,2022 8:03 am

An 11-year-old boy from Leeds has scored the highest possible Mensa test score for under 18s.

Yusuf achieved 162 on The Test , which is More Than the late physicist and author Prof Stephen Hawking , who is believed to have achieved 160.

He Said he had taken the quiz after friends at school had commented on how " smart" he was.

Yusuf celebrated with a meal out with His Family , saying: " It feels special to have a certificate. "

" Everyone at school thinks I Am very smart and I have always wanted to know if I was in The Top 2% of The People who take The Test . "

He Said he hoped to Go On to eventually study mathematics at Cambridge or Oxford.

When not studying he enjoys Sudoku and solving Rubik's cubes.

His mum Sana said The Family were very proud of him.

" He is the First Person to take the Mensa test in The Family , " She Said .

" I was actually a little concerned too - he has always gone into a hall full of kids to take tests.

" We thought he might be intimidated by The Adults at the centre, but he did brilliantly. "

She Said The Family took it light-heartedly and she warned her son his father was " still smarter".

Yusuf's father Irfan said it had been a difficult test for his son to prepare for.

" We just did what we were already doing - Nothing specific for the IQ test, " He Said .

Yusuf's success could be a Family Affair as his eight-year-old brother also hopes to take the Mensa test when he is older.



Source of news: bbc.com

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