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What was the central assertion of Stephen Hawking's 1966 PhD thesis, 'Properties of expanding universes'?
What was the central assertion of Stephen Hawking's 1966 PhD thesis, 'Properties of expanding universes'?
Which of these scientific concepts did Stephen Hawking apply to black holes, when positing that they emit heat?
Which of these scientific concepts did Stephen Hawking apply to black holes, when positing that they emit heat?
Besides his research, what other important role did Hawkings have, which popularized complex scientific ideas with the public?
Besides his research, what other important role did Hawkings have, which popularized complex scientific ideas with the public?
What was the significance of the scientific theory that Stephen Hawking co-developed with Roger Penrose in 1970?
What was the significance of the scientific theory that Stephen Hawking co-developed with Roger Penrose in 1970?
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What honor did Stephen Hawking receive in 1979 that was previously held by Isaac Newton?
What honor did Stephen Hawking receive in 1979 that was previously held by Isaac Newton?
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Which scientist's discovery directly led to the development of new treatment options for a life-threatening condition?
Which scientist's discovery directly led to the development of new treatment options for a life-threatening condition?
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Which of the following scientists conducted research that is MOST directly related to short-term and long-term memory?
Which of the following scientists conducted research that is MOST directly related to short-term and long-term memory?
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Which of these scientists had their research used to develop potential anticancer drugs?
Which of these scientists had their research used to develop potential anticancer drugs?
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Which scientist's work led to the creation of a major research facility intended to prove their ground breaking theoretical work?
Which scientist's work led to the creation of a major research facility intended to prove their ground breaking theoretical work?
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Which of the following pairs of scientists both won a Nobel Prize for their work on lasers?
Which of the following pairs of scientists both won a Nobel Prize for their work on lasers?
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Study Notes
Stephen Hawking
- Renowned theoretical physicist
- Revealed the nature of black holes
- Explored the universe's beginning
- Popularized science
- Enabled millions to deepen their understanding of space-time, gravity, and humanity's place in the cosmos
Hawking's Early Life
- Grew up in St. Albans, north of London
- Diagnosed with ALS in 1963
- Mental faculties unaffected
- Used a speech synthesizer from 1969
- Disease robbed him of voice in 1985
Hawking's PhD Thesis
- "Properties of expanding universes"
- Stated the universe started in a singularity
Black Holes
- Proved that gravitational singularities may exist
- Worked with Roger Penrose in 1970
Key Discovery
- Applied quantum theory to predict that black holes emit heat and eventually evaporate
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Test your knowledge on the remarkable contributions of Stephen Hawking, including his PhD thesis, theories on black holes, and popular science communication. Explore the significance of his collaborations and the honors he received during his distinguished career.
