Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking Joins the Growing International Boycott Campaign Against Israel

John Wight | Posted 10.05.2013 | UK Politics
John Wight

The decision by Stephen Hawking to add his support to the international campaign of boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) against Israel over its treatment of the Palestinians has predictably resulted in a furore.

Change My Mind: Is Hawking's Boycott Of Israel Fair?

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 09.05.2013 | UK Politics

Renowned scientist and author Professor Stephen Hawking made headlines this week after he pulled out of a June conference in Israel on Wednesday. A...

Professor Hawking, A Boycott Is a Black Hole Too

Tzahi Gavrieli | Posted 09.05.2013 | UK Politics
Tzahi Gavrieli

Professor Hawking, if you wanted to have an influence on the future of the Palestinians and on what you claim is Israel's problematic treatment of them, then it would be important for you to be here, in Jerusalem, Israel's capital, to say those things.

Stephen Hawking Is Right: Israel Must Be Boycotted

Ben White | Posted 09.05.2013 | UK Politics
Ben White

Stephen Hawking made a good decision - and he is not the first or the last. Palestinians have been using tactics like boycott for decades. With the BDS call, now more and more people around the world are hearing their appeal for action.

The Reduction of Stephen Hawking to Cripple Status Is Wrong

Hannah Buchanan | Posted 09.05.2013 | UK
Hannah Buchanan

Stephen Hawking is one of the most superior intellects in modern world science. Yet, somewhat paradoxically and cruelly he has become the target of ha...

Vile Twitter Abuse Of Stephen Hawking After Israeli Boycott

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 11.05.2013 | UK

Stephen Hawking has been subject to vile abuse targeting his disability after it was announced he is planning to boycott a conference in Israel, hoste...

Stephen Hawking Joins Academic Boycott Of Israel

Huffington Post UK | Posted 08.05.2013 | UK

Stephen Hawking has backed the academic boycott of Israel, pulling out of a conference hosted by Israeli president Shimon Peres. In a gesture of su...

Stephen Hawking: 'The Big Bang Did Not Need God's Help'

Huffington Post UK/PA | Michael Rundle | Posted 18.04.2013 | UK Tech

The Big Bang was strange -- and we still don't understand it, said Professor Stephen Hawking in his latest speech. But whatever happened in the fi...

'We Won't Survive Another 1,000 Years'

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 11.04.2013 | UK Tech

British physicist and one of science's greatest minds, Stephen Hawking, has given a rather pessimistic view of humanity's next millennia - our likely ...

Black Holes And Hawking Insurance

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 01.01.2013 | UK

There are many reasons to be miffed that the apocalypse didn't happen in 2012. It would mean no more Kim Kardashian stories, no more Boris Johnson spe...

Redress, Persecution and Optimism: Welcome to the World of LGBT Rights in 2013

Kevin Childs | Posted 02.03.2013 | UK
Kevin Childs

Jean-Claude Roger Mbédé is not a rich man, nor a part of his country's elite. He may never be an Alan Turing, he may be something else, something greater, but he'll be only a fraction of the person he could be while his identity remains the subject of cynical criminal sanctions.

The Need for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Sally-Ann Garrett | Posted 04.11.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Sally-Ann Garrett

Communication is what makes us human, and without the ability to communicate effectively, many people are not seen as being capable, and do not reach their potential. Thousands of people in the UK are denied the opportunity because there is NO statutory funding for communication aids; they live without his ability to express their thoughts.

"Look Up at the Stars and Not Down at Your Feet"

Layla Anna-Lee | Posted 29.10.2012 | UK Sport
Layla Anna-Lee

The opening ceremony was a spectacular welcome to the athletes that have been sponsored by their nations and sent over to represent their best. Of all the changes and education of the last four years it was the athletes parade that gave us the greatest example of change. 4200 athletes have arrived to compete from 164 nations, more than ever before.

'Spectacular' and 'Deeply Human' Opening Ceremony Launches Paralympics (PICTURES)

Posted 30.08.2012 | UK Sport

The London 2012 Paralympic Games opened in a dramatic and moving ceremony that had starring roles for the Queen and Professor Stephen Hawking. A pa...

Stephen Hawking To Feature In Paralympic Ceremony

PA | Posted 29.08.2012 | UK

The Paralympic opening ceremony will be an "exquisite journey of discovery" with Professor Stephen Hawking as a guide, its co-artistic director Jenny ...

Will Stephen Hawking Star In Paralympics Opening Ceremony?

Huffington Post UK | Posted 21.08.2012 | UK

Professor Stephen Hawking is to star in the opening ceremony for the Paralympics, it has been claimed. Efforts to shroud the spectacle in secrecy w...

Higgs-Consistent Particle Discovered at LHC

Théo Le Bret | Posted 04.09.2012 | UK Tech
Théo Le Bret

Yesterday was, for many physicists (and physics students), as a friend put it, "a bit like Christmas", and I think it is safe to bet that quite a few at CERN woke up today with a very Christmassy hangover. But, now that the party is over, a question arises (as often on the morning after): what exactly did happen yesterday?

Why Did The Higgs Boson Lose Stephen Hawking $100?

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 04.09.2012 | UK Tech

Researchers at Cern may have made one of the most important announcements in scientific history on Wednesday, but not everyone was happy about it - in...

Stephen Hawking: 'I Held A Party For Time-Travellers But No One Came'

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 01.09.2012 | UK Tech

Stephen Hawking recently gave a party - for time travellers. But while he told plenty of people about the date, sent out invitations and waited pat...

The Apprentice Withdrawal? Never Fear, Any Idiot Can Be An Idiot

Alfie Evers | Posted 22.08.2012 | UK Comedy
Alfie Evers

It's been two or three weeks since The Apprentice finished and I'm not afraid to admit, I'm becoming a little twitchy.

Stephen Hawking To Make Cameo In 'The Big Bang Theory'

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 12.05.2012 | UK Tech

Physicist Stephen Hawking is to make a cameo appearance in American sitcom The Big Bang Theory. The eminent scientist, who recently turned 70, will...

So There was This Comic With Cerebral Palsy and no Voice Who Auditioned for X Factor Yesterday...

John Fleming | Posted 11.05.2012 | UK Comedy
John Fleming

Yesterday afternoon, I got an e-mail from a Jeff Lantern, who describes himself as "an enigmatic North East England based act" and who says: "I perform on the comedy circuit because no-one else will take me seriously".

Stephen Hawking Signals Return To Health On Museum Visit

PA | Posted 26.04.2012 | UK Tech

Professor Stephen Hawking signalled his return to health today by visiting a museum to see an exhibit celebrating his birthday. Last month illness ...

PICTURES: Professor Hawking Misses A Second Birthday Party Because Of Ill Health

PA | Posted 20.01.2012 | UK Tech

Poor health has forced Professor Stephen Hawking to miss a second party celebrating his 70th birthday. The renowned cosmologist was due to attend a...

Stephen Hawking Exhibition Launches At London Science Museum

Huffington Post UK | Melanie Hick | Posted 19.01.2012 | UK Tech

Professor Stephen Hawking, who celebrated his 70th birthday earlier this year, will be celebrated with an exhibition at the Science Museum in London. ...