Stephen hawking was the most recognisable scientist of modern times. His life fascinated people for decades, culminating in an oscar-winning portrayal of him in the film 'the theory of Stephen william hawking (8 january 1942 †14 march 2018) was an english theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the centre for theoretical cosmology at the …

A highly successful lecturer and author, from 1986 …