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“If you understand how the universe operates, you control it in a way.”

Quote by Stephen Hawking

Book:My Brief History

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My Brief History

In this memoir, Stephen Hawking shares his extraordinary journey from a diagnosis of a terminal illness at a young age to becoming one of the most influential scientists of our time. The book delves into his early years, his academic pursuits, and his groundbreaking contributions to the field of cosmology. more

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Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking was a renowned British theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the fields of black hole theory and cosmology. Born on January 8, 1942, he overcame the challenges of ALS to become a global icon of science and perseverance. more

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