A life: Hawking defied ALS to become pre-eminent physicist
In his final years, the only thing connecting the brilliant physicist to the outside world was a couple of inches of frayed nerve in his cheek.
In his final years, the only thing connecting the brilliant physicist to the outside world was a couple of inches of frayed nerve in his cheek.
General Physics
Mar 14, 2018
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Tears flowed at Stephen Hawking's Cambridge University college as former students, fellow academics and admirers came to pay tribute to the world-famous physicist who died on Wednesday.
General Physics
Mar 14, 2018
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Living with motor neurone disease for more than 50 years, Stephen Hawking transcended his disability to becoming one of science's brightest stars, harnessing technology to once again give voice to his ideas.
General Physics
Mar 14, 2018
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Stephen Hawking's death Wednesday generated nearly half a billion clicks in China, where fans mourned a "giant star" who was admired for rising above physical disability and for heartfelt messages to his Chinese social media ...
General Physics
Mar 14, 2018
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Stephen Hawking, who has died aged 76, was Britain's most famous modern day scientist, a genius who dedicated his life to unlocking the secrets of the Universe.
General Physics
Mar 14, 2018
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The hashtag, the symbol attached to keywords to tag topics online, on Wednesday celebrates 10 years making social media just a bit more navigable.
Internet
Aug 23, 2017
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When his father was diagnosed with a debilitating disease four years ago, it sparked Ivo Vieira into developing a novel means of communication for people coping with extreme limitations, building on technology originally ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 3, 2017
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Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has spoken to a Hong Kong audience by hologram, showcasing the growing reach of a technology which is making inroads into politics, entertainment and business.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 25, 2017
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Scientists at the University of St Andrews have discovered that the lighting used in smartphone displays can activate live cells that are genetically programmed to respond to light.
Biotechnology
May 9, 2016
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Cambridge University says celebrated physicist Stephen Hawking has been forced to cancel several public engagements because of ill health.
Other
Nov 10, 2015
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