Stephen Hawking

‘Quantum hair’ could resolve Hawking’s black hole paradox, say scientists
New mathematical formulation means huge paradigm shift in physics would not be necessary
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
17, Mar, 2022 @1:51 PM

Why not re-erect the statue of Edward Colston and topple it once a year? | Tim Adams
A report surveying what people wanted to do with the slave trader’s memorial contains a few unusual suggestions
Tim Adams
12, Feb, 2022 @5:00 PM

Stephen Hawking exhibition hopes to unravel the mysteries of his blackboard
Science Museum hopes fellow travellers of the late cosmologist will join visitors to display of his office miscellany
Ian Sample Science editor
10, Feb, 2022 @12:01 AM

What’s our message to outer space? We are not so brilliant here on Earth | Rowan Moore
The prize-winning poetry of the Azerbaijani president’s daughter and the Dubai Expo both lack inspiration
Rowan Moore
09, Oct, 2021 @4:00 PM

Hawking: Can You Hear Me? review – a startling, harrowing look at Stephen’s secret life
This intimate portrait of genius physicist Stephen Hawking shows the true toll of his physical decline on his family, via revealing interviews with his first wife and children
Lucy Mangan
20, Sep, 2021 @9:50 PM

TV tonight: Martin Clunes in a true-crime drama about a case that haunted the Met
A tense ITV drama serial follows the desperate, seemingly endless hunt for the so-called Night Stalker. Plus, David Beckham’s rise to stardom. Here’s what to watch this evening
Phil Harrison, Jack Seale, Hannah Verdier and Paul Howlett
20, Sep, 2021 @5:20 AM

Stephen Hawking’s office and archive gifted to UK to settle tax bill
Scientist’s treasure trove and personal objects to go to Science Museum and Cambridge University Library
Mark Brown Arts corespondent
26, May, 2021 @9:00 PM

The clockwork universe: is free will an illusion?
The long read: A growing chorus of scientists and philosophers argue that free will does not exist. Could they be right?
Oliver Burkeman
27, Apr, 2021 @5:00 AM

Best science books of 2020
Tidy bedrooms, how to deal with future pandemics, the human side to Stephen Hawking and pictures in the sand
Katy Guest
28, Nov, 2020 @9:00 AM

Stephen Hawking by Leonard Mlodinow review – a memoir of friendship
Hawking’s collaborator retells his story with humour and fondness, and helps us know the famous scientist as he really was
Jim Al-Khalili
16, Sep, 2020 @6:30 AM

TV tonight: Joe Lycett, comic and consumer champ, is back on the case
Find out why the comedian changed his name and follow his consumer crusade. Plus Graham Norton’s chat show is back in a fun lockdown format
Ammar Kalia, Hannah Verdier , Ali Catterall and Paul Howlett
10, Apr, 2020 @5:20 AM

Stephen Hawking’s former nurse struck off for failings in his care
Patricia Dowdy deemed not fit to practise over multiple misconduct charges
Nadeem Badshah
12, Mar, 2019 @12:30 PM
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