Stephen Hawking
English theoretical physicist and cosmologist known for work on black holes and quantum gravity. Hawking's A Brief History of Time made cosmology accessible to millions. His battle with ALS and continued scientific productivity through assistive technology inspired worldwide. Hawking's work on black hole radiation and the nature of time advanced theoretical physics while his public engagement elevated science in popular culture.
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