Stephen Hawking: A Story of Willpower and Strength

Stephen Hawking: The most influential scientist

Stephen Hawking was regarded as one of the most outstanding scientists of the 20th century. He was a unique person. Many theories were proposed and proven by him. He explained the black hole theory in a book called ‘The Brief History of Time.’ In this book, he also discussed Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity and Georges Lemaître’s big-bang theory. His revelations about black holes led to him being considered one of the most influential scientists since Albert Einstein.

Hawking is a role model for us all.

Stephen Hawking is a role model for us all. He died due to a deadly motor neuron disease affecting his spinal cord. He was diagnosed with this disease in his 20s, and doctors estimated he would not live much longer than five years. His body was paralyzed, and he spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Despite his inability to sit up straight, he continued to work on his physics theories and stunned medical authorities by living for another 55 years.

Stephen Hawking has a remarkable life.

Stephen Hawking was born on January 8, 1942, in Oxford. He was born in terrible conditions. His parents were impoverished, and he was born during World War II. Germany was predicted to attack Britain at any moment. Because Oxford was considered safe, Stephen Hawking’s parents relocated there. Frank Hawkins was his father’s name, and Isobel Hawkins was his mother’s. Frank was a Medical Researcher, and Isobel worked as a secretary at the Medical Research Institute. Hawkins’ family moved to St. Albans in 1950, when his father was appointed Head of the Division of Parasitology at the National Institute of Medical Research.

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Stephen Hawking is a true genius.

Stephen Hawking: A life in science

Stephen Hawking was a good student in the academy’s early days. He was a giant board game fan. According to his friends, Hawking and the rest of his friends devised a game that they only played among themselves. He had built a computer with his friends out of recycled components to use to solve complex mathematical equations. Stephen Hawking was 17 years old when he enrolled at Oxford University. He wanted to study Math there, but there was no specific degree in Math, so he moved to Physics and turned to Cosmology. He moved to Cambridge University to pursue a Ph.D. in cosmology after graduating in natural science in 1962. In 1968, he was elected to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge, which gave his research a new direction. That is when he began researching the black hole. In 1974, he was elected to the Royal Society, a global fellowship of scientists. In 1979, he was appointed as an Education Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University, the world’s most prestigious academic position.

Hawking diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND)

Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND), generally known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) illness when he was 21. It is a dangerous neurological disorder in which the nerve cells that regulate bodily muscle movement eventually cease functioning, causing the body to become paralyzed. In Oxford, he frequently felt sickly and occasionally fell over while walking or came to a complete halt while speaking. He became clumsy as a result. However, until 1963, he kept ignoring all of these facts and kept quiet about them.

Stephen Hawking: The life of a legend

In 1963, his father noticed his condition and took him to the doctor, who diagnosed him with motor neuron disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Doctors predicted that Stephen Hawking would only be able to survive for the next few years. His condition motivated him to continue his studies and become a brilliant scientist. Hawking had stated that his life was pretty uninteresting before he was stricken with the condition. However, after receiving his diagnosis and learning that he would only be able to live for a few years, he focused all of his efforts on his profession and study to make the most of the time he had left. His sickness gradually took him, and he could no longer walk, forcing him to rely on a wheelchair. In the year 1985, he entirely lost his voice. His illness was so severe at the time that he was placed under 24-hour medical observation, and California’s computer programmers flocked to his aid. They created software that is dependent on the movement of the eyes.

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Stephen Hawking is a great inspiration to the whole world.

Stephen Hawking redefined our understnading of the universe.

Throughout his studies, Hawking discovered that if the universe began with the Big Bang, it would end with the Big Bang. By combining the General Theory of Relativity with Quantum Theory, he revealed that black holes do not always exist and leave Hawking Radiation regularly. Hawking also explored other theories such as the Penrose–Hawking theorems, the black hole information paradox, the Micro black hole, the Primordial black hole, the chronology protection conjecture, the no-hair theorem, the Bekenstein–Hawking formula, Hawking energy, and the Hawking–Page phase transition. By exploring all of these theories, Hawking has made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe.

Stephen Hawking was more than a brilliant scientist.

March 14, 2018, will be a day that is remembered by many. On this day, Stephen Hawking, a man whose accomplishments inspire us to dream big and never give up, passed away at his home. Although he was plagued by poor health for most of his life, Stephen Hawking never let that stop him from pursuing his goals. He used his experience to encourage others to do the same. He always reminded people that no matter how difficult life is, you can still achieve something if you work hard enough. This is a message that we can all benefit from. Stephen Hawking was more than just a brilliant scientist. He was a role model for future generations, and his loss will be felt by many.

 
Abrar Mojahid Rafi

Abrar Mojahid Rafi is currently studying Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Brac University. He completed his HSC and SSC at BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka. Abrar has a great interest in reading science fiction. In his spare time, he loves playing cricket and badminton.

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