RIP Stephen Hawking

in #steemit7 years ago (edited)

Renowned scientist Stephen William Hawking dies at 76. He was an English theoretical physicist and cosmologist and is known worldwide for his work in gravitational singularity theorem and prediction that blackhole emit raditation. His book "A brief history of time" was worldwide best seller. He suffered from motor neuron disease but never it stopped him. His works in the field of cosmology, quantum mechanics etc are commendable and he has won many awards for them.

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He passed away on 13th of March, which is coincidently Pi Day . Rest in Peace Sir Hawking.

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Nice one @shantan. Thank you

This is nothing @robus, his achievements cannot be counted. He was one of the greatest scientist of modern world.

he was definitely an icon in the science world , i tell u that much.