Stephen Hawking at 75: a brief history – Science Weekly podcast

The origin of the universe, the distribution of galaxies, and the nature of black holes – it’s all in a day’s work for one of the most prominent scientists of all timeSubscribe& Review oniTunes,Soundcloud,Audioboom,Mixcloud&AcastOn 8 January 1942, Frank and Isobel Hawking celebrated the birth of their son, Stephen. 75 years later andProfessor Stephen Hawking is one of the most prominent scientists of all time. In a career spanning half a century, the cosmologist has notched up more than 150 scientific papers, a dozen or so books, and a string of TV and film appearances. It ’s an achievement made all the more remarkable given his diagnosis with motor neurone disease at the age of 21 .Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 8, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Ian Sample and produced by Max Sanderson Tags: Science Physics Astronomy Space Black holes Source Type: news