Stephen Hawking was the most recognisable scientist of modern times. His life fascinated people for decades, culminating in an Oscar-winning portrayal of him in the film 'The Theory of Everything'.

Stephen Hawking used his fame to raise awareness of what people need to thrive when they're living with a disability. Credit: AFP/Getty Images When Stephen Hawking spoke, the world listened.

Credit: Gam-Ol via Pixabay A theoretical phenomenon proposed by famed physicist Stephen Hawking ... cosmic microwave background." The scientists meticulously examined how Hawking relics might ...

Stephen Hawking's computer-generated voice is so iconic that it's trademarked — The filmmakers behind The Theory of Everything had to get Hawking's personal permission to use the voice in his ...