We are the product of quantum fluctuations in the very early universe. Stephen Hawking earlyfluctuationproduct Change image and share on social
It is generally recognised that women are better than men at languages, personal relations and multi-tasking, but less good at map-reading and spatial awareness. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that women might be less good at mathematics and physics. Stephen Hawking awarenessgenerallygood share on social
I have wondered about time all my life. Stephen Hawking lifetimewonder Change image and share on social
Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion. Stephen Hawking disciplepassionreason Change image and share on social
I can't disguise myself with a wig and dark glasses - the wheelchair gives me away. Stephen Hawking darkdisguiseglass Change image and share on social
Science can lift people out of poverty and cure disease. That, in turn, will reduce civil unrest. Stephen Hawking civilcuredisease Change image and share on social
I was born on January 8, 1942, exactly three hundred years after the death of Galileo. I estimate, however, that about two hundred thousand other babies were also born that day. I don't know whether any of them was later interested in astronomy. Stephen Hawking astronomybabybear share on social
Many badly needed goals, like fusion and cancer cure, would be achieved much sooner if we invested more. Stephen Hawking achievebadlycancer Change image and share on social
There is no unique picture of reality. Stephen Hawking picturerealityunique Change image and share on social
Time travel used to be thought of as just science fiction, but Einstein's general theory of relativity allows for the possibility that we could warp space-time so much that you could go off in a rocket and return before you set out. Stephen Hawking einsteinfictiongeneral share on social