Stephen Hawking

Person with blue gloves presents a large medal in a yellow and red box

Papers and relics testifying to Stephen Hawking’s life’s work will be displayed in UK archive

June 1, 2021Science & Technology

The collection includes a wide variety of items, from Hawking’s scientific papers to letters he received from popes and presidents.

Pallbearers carry the coffin of Stephen Hawking into Great St. Mary's Church.

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Stephen Hawking

March 31, 2018Science

Stephen Hawking onstage discussing theories on the origin of the universe in a talk in Berkeley, California, 2007.

Physicist Stephen Hawking, who unlocked the secrets of space and time, has died at 76

March 14, 2018Culture

Black hole paradox remains unexplained

September 17, 2013Environment

London Paralympic Games open to high expecations

August 15, 2013

Podcast: Stephen Hawking on the Future of Humankind

August 14, 2013

Hawking on the Future of Humankind: To mark his 70th birthday, physicist Stephen Hawking answered a selection of questions from the listeners of BBC Radio 4″²s Today Program.

Presidential Medals of Freedom Awarded Today

August 14, 2013Global Politics

President Obama will present 16 civilians with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Receiving a medal is Nancy Goodman Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. She joins The Takeaway to talk about her work and the award.