Stephen Hawking, legendary theoretical physicist, dies at 76
(World News Science)

/ Professor Stephen Hawking addressing The Cambridge Union on November 21, 2017 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. (credit: Photo by Chris Williamson/Getty Images) Stephen Hawking, the British physicist and author of A Brief History of Time, has passed away at the age of 76. `He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years,` according to a statement released to British media early Wednesday morning. `His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humour inspired people across the world. He once said, `It would not be much of a universe if it wasn`t home to the people you love.` We will miss him for ever.` Read 3 remaining paragraphs |...