Science & the Big Questions

Stephen Hawking Left Us Bold Predictions on AI, Superhumans, and Aliens

The late physicist Stephen Hawking’s last writings predict that a breed of superhumans will take over, having used genetic engineering to surpass their fellow beings.

Quartz

Topics: Genetic Engineering Stephen Hawking

Black Holes and Soft Hair: Why Stephen Hawking’s Final Work Is Important

Malcolm Perry, who worked with Stephen Hawking on his final paper, explains how it improves our understanding of one of the universe’s enduring mysteries.

The Guardian

Topics: Black Holes Quantum Gravity Quantum Mechanics Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking’s (Almost) Last Paper: Putting an End to the Beginning of the Universe

In his last paper on cosmology, Stephen Hawking and a younger colleague attacked cosmic inflation and its discontents.

Science

Topics: Big Bang Cosmic Inflation Cosmic Origins Multiverse Stephen Hawking Universe

Black Holes Aren’t Totally Black, and Other Insights From Stephen Hawking’s Groundbreaking Work

The famous cosmologist was closely identified with black holes due to his revolutionary theoretical work explaining some of their mysterious properties.

The Conversation

Topics: Black Holes Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking on What Existed Before the Big Bang

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking for Star Talk.