Stephen W. Hawking

Stephen W. Hawking was a renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist known for his work on black holes and the nature of the universe. Despite being diagnosed with a rare motor neuron disease that gradually paralyzed him, he made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of how black holes can emit radiation—known as Hawking radiation—and how the universe began with the Big Bang. His ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to the public through books and lectures made him a prominent figure in science, inspiring many with his resilience and curiosity about the cosmos.