He wrote best-selling books. In the 20th century, Professor Stephen Hawking made a huge difference to the world by solving some of the biggest mysteries of the universe and helping ordinary people ...

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Stephen Hawking was one of the most influential scientists of our generation, and the most famous. In his work he explored the origins and fate of the universe and revealed new insights about black ...

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The final book of late scientist Stephen Hawking also gives his final verdict on whether there is a Higher Being directing the universe. In 'Brief Answers to the Big Questions', finished by his family ...

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Author of more than 20 books including children’s books, Stephen enjoys poetry, music and art. He has undertaken several walking pilgrimages, including twice walking the Camino to Santiago de ...