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

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

Science
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

Culture

Black hole paradox remains unexplained

Environment

London Paralympic Games open to high expecations

Podcast: Stephen Hawking on the Future of Humankind

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.

The World

Presidential Medals of Freedom Awarded Today

Global 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.