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Wheelchair and trove of papers among items given to Cambridge university and Science Museum
Two biographies of eminent men take differing approaches to their subjects — and only one of them works
Biography captures the thrill of scientific discovery, as well as the trials of daily living
The visual proof of ‘dark stars’ would delight those who first posited their existence
The physicist, unlike so many experts, knew how to communicate difficult ideas
How did physicist and author live so long with motor neurone disease?
His work on black holes continues to fascinate and frustrate researchers today
The scientist overcame the odds to excel in his field and broaden the popularity of science
Theoretical physicist who symbolised victory of human spirit over physical disability
An ultra-cool dwarf star carries the whiff of a jackpot of extraterrestrial life
The unglamorous technology can do much more than just read out the time over the phone
It is the world’s greatest opportunity, and its greatest threat, believes Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom
The new billionaire-driven age of space exploration is inspiring
Initiative aims to send a fleet of miniature spaceships to Alpha Centauri
Microsoft’s purchase of London-based Swiftkey is latest start-up to be snapped up by a US group
The Cambridge university physicist explains how cosmology and philosophy overlap
Is artificial intelligence really something to worry about, writes Izabella Kaminska
Ben Medlock, whose company used AI to help Stephen Hawking, hails the opportunities it will bring
From Janis Joplin to 1980s Argentina, documentaries and true stories have dominated the screens so far
Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking among those calling for ban on autonomous weapons
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Yuri Milner donates funds to hunt for extraterrestrial intelligence
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