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This million-copy bestseller is now enhanced with over 200 full-color images, illuminating the science of our universe in a captivating way. Celebrated cosmologist and bestselling author Stephen Hawking shares his final reflections on profound questions such as the existence of God, the origins of the universe, the nature of black holes, the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life, and the future of artificial intelligence. He also explores pressing issues like climate change, dwindling resources, and the potential for space colonization. Throughout his remarkable career, Hawking expanded our understanding of the cosmos while believing in the power of science to address earthly challenges. In this posthumous work, he combines intellectual rigor with wit, offering a wide-ranging and passionate examination of the most urgent dilemmas facing humanity. With characteristic humor and insight, this final book serves as a personal perspective on the future of our planet and the challenges we must confront as a species. Hawking's legacy continues to inspire curiosity and critical thinking about our place in the universe and the path ahead.

Inspire kids to ask the big questions about Earth and the cosmos with this stunningly illustrated version of Professor Stephen Hawking's final message to humankind. We are all time travelers journeying together into the future. But let us work together to make that future a place we want to visit. Scientist and educator Stephen Hawking spent his life trying to unravel the mysteries of the universe. But, he still had many questions—and he wanted every reader, every child, to come together to help answer them: How can we save the planet? How can we learn to be there for one another? Adapted from Professor Hawking’s posthumous 2020 Earth Day message, You and the Universe is his first picture book and is a tribute to the littlest citizens of Earth, highlighting the power of coming together and creating a better tomorrow.

In "Warum existieren wir?" untersucht Stephen Hawking fundamentale Fragen des Seins, wie die Existenz des Universums und die besonderen Gesetze, die es regieren. Das Buch bietet anregende und kühne Antworten auf die letzten Fragen des Lebens und des Universums.

First published in 1973, this influential work discusses Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, exploring its predictions relating to black holes and singularities in space-time. A Foreword contributed by Abhay Ashtekar and a new Preface from George Ellis help put the volume into context given the subsequent developments in the field.

Brief Answers, Big Questions: four new books celebrating the genius of Stephen Hawking's brilliant posthumous work, Brief Answers to the Big Questions, with each one offering two electrifying essays from one of the greatest minds of our age.

Brief Answers, Big Questions: four new books celebrating the genius of Stephen Hawking's brilliant posthumous work, Brief Answers to the Big Questions, with each one offering two electrifying essays from one of the greatest minds of our age.

'Be brave, be curious, be determined, overcome the odds. It can be done' Will we survive on Earth? Should we colonise space? Throughout his extraordinary career, Stephen Hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteries. In Will We Survive on Earth? the world-famous cosmologist and bestselling author of A Brief History of Time turns his attention to one of the most urgent issues for humankind and explores our options for survival. 'Effortlessly instructive, absorbing and witty' Guardian Brief Answers, Big Questions: this stunning paperback series offers electrifying essays from one of the greatest minds of our age, taken from the original text of the No. 1 bestselling Brief Answers to the Big Questions.

'Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet' How did it all begin? Is there a God? Throughout his extraordinary career, Stephen Hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteries. In How Did It All Begin? the world famous cosmologist and bestselling author of A Brief History of Time explores the fundamental questions of our existence. 'A brilliant mind' Daily Telegraph Brief Answers, Big Questions: this stunning paperback series offers electrifying essays from one of the greatest minds of our age, taken from the original text of the No. 1 bestselling Brief Answers to the Big Questions.

Embark on a cosmic adventure with George and Annie as they journey through the galaxy, guided by the imaginative storytelling of acclaimed scientist Stephen Hawking and his daughter, Lucy Hawking. This series combines scientific exploration with engaging narratives, making complex concepts accessible and exciting for readers of all ages. Through their travels, the characters encounter various celestial phenomena, fostering curiosity and a love for science.

"A glorious scientific gaze at our world, and the universe beyond in a fact-filled volume that will keep curious kids occupied for ages" - ReadItDaddy blog "An excellent book that will do wonders to raise enthusiasm for science among young and old readers alike" - Jonali Karmakar, Blogger "Despite it's scientific content the essays are written in a very accessible style and the many topics investigated which range from the physical explanations of the universe to earth science to robotics and future predictions. Highly recommended for curious minds from around 10 years upwards" - Sue Warren, Blogger Have you ever wondered how the universe began? Or what it takes to put humans on the moon - or even on Mars? What would you do if you could travel through space and time? *NOW WITH BRAND NEW CONTENT FOR 2021* Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this beautiful collection of up-to-the-minute essays mind-blowing facts and out-of-this-world colour photographs, by the world's leading scientists including Professor Stephen Hawking himself, curated by the brilliant Lucy Hawking.

Important... The Origin of (Almost) Everything doesn't look like a typical science book. It's friendly and colourful. Its blocks of text and ample images, makes it read more like a magazine than textbook. Unravelling dozens of life's biggest mysteries, Lawton and Daniel's irreverent storytelling approach answers nagging questions that have inspired centuries of scientific inquiry... Like The Origin of (Almost) Everything suggests, the best science writing and illustrations don't just answer your questions - they compel you to ask more. WIRED

La descrizione di questo libro di Stephen Hawking affronta le domande esistenziali più pressanti della nostra vita. In un viaggio personale ai confini dello spazio e del tempo, Hawking esplora il significato dell'esistenza, l'origine e il futuro dell'umanità, sottolineando l'importanza di proteggere il nostro pianeta. Attraverso le sue riflessioni, il lettore viene invitato a considerare le forze primordiali dell'universo e i misteri che circondano la nostra esistenza. La narrazione è arricchita da immagini e grafica che rendono il suo profondo sapere accessibile e coinvolgente, presentando spettacolari fotografie dello spazio e illustrazioni che chiariscono processi cosmologici complessi. Questo libro non è solo una raccolta di risposte, ma anche un invito a riflettere sul nostro posto nell'universo e sul futuro che ci attende. La combinazione della potenza delle idee di Hawking e delle meraviglie dell'universo rende questa opera un'esperienza affascinante e stimolante.

Stephen Hawking ist der berühmteste Wissenschaftler unserer Zeit. Ein Meister der eleganten Vereinfachung, der Mann, der Astrophysik und Kosmologie weltweit populär gemacht hat. Dieses kleine Lesebuch, zusammengestellt aus Anlass des 75. Geburtstages, präsentiert in Selbstzeugnissen den privaten Stephen Hawking - Kindheit, Studium, Karrierebeginn und das Leben mit ALS -, und sein wissenschaftliches Credo in ausgewählten Texten. Es ist für alle gedacht, die sich wichtige Stationen in Leben und Werk des großen Physikers noch einmal vor Augen führen oder anhand von einigen seiner wichtigen Texte Zugang finden möchten zu Stephen Hawkings Universum. Woher kommen wir? Wer sind wir? Wohin gehen wir? - Menschheitsfragen, die uns alle beschäftigen, Fragen nach dem Sinn und dem Ziel des Lebens. Für die Welt der Physik, der Kosmologie, hat Stephen Hawking sein eigenes Bild dazu entworfen. Hawkings Aufsatz "Informationserhaltung und Wettervorhersage für Schwarze Löcher" und der Essay " Die Haare der Schwarzen Löcher" von Bernd Schuh werden hier zum ersten Mal in einer Printausgabe publiziert.

"It is said that fact is sometimes stranger than fiction, and nowhere is that more true than in the case of black holes. Black holes are stranger than anything dreamed up by science fiction writers." In 2016 Professor Stephen Hawking delivered the BBC Reith Lectures on a subject that has fascinated him for decades - black holes. In these flagship lectures the legendary physicist argues that if we could only understand black holes and how they challenge the very nature of space and time, we could unlock the secrets of the universe.

George and his best friend, Annie have been selected as junior astronauts - part of a programme that trains up young people for a trip to Mars in the future. This is everything they've ever wanted - they get to be a part of up-to-the minute space discoveries and meet a bunch of new friends who are as fascinated by the universe as they are. But when they arrive at space camp, George and Annie quickly learn that strange things are happening - on Earth as well as up in our skies. Mysterious space missions are happening in secret, and the astronaut training they're undertaking gets scarier and scarier . . . The fifth adventure in this series by Lucy and Stephen Hawking - also containing up-to-the-minute scientific facts and information by the world's leading scientists.

George and his best friend Annie haven't had any space adventures for a while and they're missing the excitement. But not for long . . . Seriously strange things start happening. Banks are handing out free money; supermarkets can't charge for their produce so people are getting free food; and aircraft are refusing to fly. It looks like the world's biggest and best computers have all been hacked. George and Annie will travel further into space than ever before in order to find out who is behind it.

His clarity, wit and determination are evident, his understand and good humour moving' New Scientist My Brief History recounts Stephen Hawking's improbable journey, from his post-war London boyhood to his years of international acclaim and celebrity. Lavishly illustrated with rarely seen photographs, this concise, witty and candid account introduces readers to a Hawking rarely glimpsed in previous books- the inquisitive schoolboy whose classmates nicknamed him 'Einstein'; the jokester who once placed a bet with a colleague over the existence of a black hole; and the young husband and father struggling to gain a foothold in the world of academia. Writing with characteristic humility and humour, Hawking opens up about the challenges that confronted him following his diagnosis of motor neurone disease aged twenty-one. Tracing his development as a thinker, he explains how the prospect of an early death urged him onwards through numerous intellectual breakthroughs, and talks about the genesis of his masterpiece A Brief History of Time - one of the iconic books of the twentieth century. Clear-eyed, intimate and wise, My Brief Historyopens a window for the rest of us into Hawking's personal cosmos. 'Read it for the personal nuggets . . . but above all, it's worth reading for its message of hope' Mail on Sunday

What if Stephen Hawking was physically challenged; he himself was a challenge to the word Impossible.It was only necessary for him to know that something could be done and he could do it without looking to see how other people did it. He did not have many books and also he did not take notes. Of course, his mind was completely different from his contemporary.Stephen Hawking's energy and capacity for hardwork were daunting and he had a gusto that made students and friends feel more alive. His reputation brought him the post of lecturer in mathematics of Exeter University in 1961 and there he built a wonderful network of students and teachers. He wanted to liberate the typical mathematical psyche, sometimes trapped in narrow by ways.His genius cannot easily be defined in a particular direction since he was related to various subjects having deep interest in different fields. And the compilation of this book is a magnificent effort to present Stephen Hawking in brief, his character, personality, achievement, contribution and so on despite having passed through a pitiable condition due to his physical disability throughout the life.

“God does not play dice with the universe.” So said Albert Einstein in response to the first discoveries that launched quantum physics, as they suggested a random universe that seemed to violate the laws of common sense. This 20th-century scientific revolution completely shattered Newtonian laws, inciting a crisis of thought that challenged scientists to think differently about matter and subatomic particles.The Dreams That Stuff Is Made Of compiles the essential works from the scientists who sparked the paradigm shift that changed the face of physics forever, pushing our understanding of the universe on to an entirely new level of comprehension. Gathered in this anthology is the scholarship that shocked and befuddled the scientific world, including works by Niels Bohr, Max Planck, Werner Heisenberg, Max Born, Erwin Schrodinger, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard Feynman, as well as an introduction by today’s most celebrated scientist, Stephen Hawking.

Meet George. He's an ordinary boy with an incredible secret - the power to go on intergalactic adventures! Join him as he battles a sinister rebel- scientist, who's hell bent on sabotaging the most exciting - and dangerous - experiment of the century. A deadly bomb is ticking. The whole world is watching. Can George stop the second big bang?

When and how did the universe begin? Why are we here? Is the apparent 'grand design' of our universe evidence for a benevolent creator who set things in motion? Or does science offer another explanation? In The Grand Design, the most recent scientific thinking about the mysteries of the universe is presented in language marked by both brilliance and simplicity. Model dependent realism, the multiverse, the top-down theory of cosmology, and the unified M-theory - all are revealed here. This is the first major work in nearly a decade by one of the world's greatest thinkers. A succinct, startling and lavishly illustrated guide to discoveries that are altering our understanding and threatening some of our most cherished belief systems, The Grand Design is a book that will inform - and provoke - like no other.

Apollo is a photographic commemoration of the Apollo lunar missions as seen through the eyes of the astronauts. Each of the surviving 21 astronauts from the Apollo missions has chosen a favorite photograph from his space flight especially for this book. These selections are accompanied by other iconic photographs from the Apollo missions. Bestselling astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy Hawking contribute a foreword on the meaning of the space exploration. July 20, 2009, marks the 40th anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11 . Apollo is the only photographic book on the Apollo missions to be created by NASA, and is the perfect commemorative volume about this epochal program, where legendary achievement was recorded in powerful images.

George is heartbroken when his neighbor Annie and her space-scientist father move to Florida, but when Annie sends him a secret message telling him she has been contacted by aliens with a terrible warning, he joins her in a galaxy-wide search for answers. Includes scientific essays on space related topic and photos. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Best-selling author and physicist Stephen Hawking assembles the most groundbreaking works by Albert Einstein together into one volume. From the text that revealed the famous “Theory of Relativity”-renowned as the most important scientific discovery of the 20th Century-to his significant works on quantum theory, statistical mechanics, and the photoelectric effect, here are the writings that changed physics, and subsequently, the way we view the world. Einstein also thought deeply on both political issues and religious thought, so many of Einstein’s philosophical essays are included. Hawking provides introductions to each work, which provides both historical and scientific perspective. From the papers that shaped modern scientific thought to Einstein’s later musings on his landmark findings, A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion is a collection of Einstein’s most important work, with commentary from our greatest living physicist.

George vive con il suo maiale domestico Fred e due genitori ecoguerrieri che vorrebbero fare del figlio un coltivatore biologico, anche se a lui, più che a terra, piace guardare in cielo per contare le stelle. Un giorno, grazie a una visita non autorizzata di Fred nel giardino accanto, il ragazzo conosce i suoi nuovi vicini: la fantasiosa Annie, il suo papà scienziato Eric, e anche Cosmos, il computer parlante più potente del mondo. Cosmos è in grado di aprire, al centro del salotto, una porta sulla vasta oscurità dello spazio, attraverso la quale Eric mostrerà ai ragazzi le meraviglie dell'universo, come nasce e muore una stella, o come si formano i pianeti. George e Annie viaggeranno su una cometa, ghiacciata come una grande palla di neve sporca, affronteranno tempeste di asteroidi e buchi neri, ma soprattutto dovranno proteggere Cosmos da chi vuole impadronirsi dei suoi poteri... Età di lettura: da 11 anni.

«Кратчайшая история времени» – больше, чем пространный комментарий к сложным понятиям и теориям, описанным в легендарной «Краткой истории». Авторы, Стивен Хокинг и Леонард Млодинов, спустя 17 лет, многое поменявших в астрофизике, новым взглядом смотрят на извечные вопросы: о природе пространства и времени, роли Бога в сотворении мира, о прошлом и будущем Вселенной. Данные, полученные астрономическими обсерваториями, космическими телескопами и физическими лабораториями, стали твердой опорой для теоретической физики, несколько десятилетий подряд сражающейся за стройную, единую теорию поля, должную объединить все известные виды взаимодействий. По убеждению многих, это теория струн, положения и следствия которой развернуто толкуют профессоры Хокинг и Млодинов. Черная материя и черная энергия, о которых мы знаем лишь благодаря гравитационным эффектам, путешествия во времени, на которые, как считаю авторы, «не стоит пока делать ставок» – всё это оказалось в фокусе их внимания. Издание содержит 37 цветных иллюстраций, дополняющих и украшающих текст.

Hawking's revolutionary look at the scientific discoveries that changed people's perceptions of the world now comes complete with color photographs and illustrations depicting theoretical models of the planets and their orbits.

What's Out There draws upon discoveries by the most recent space probes, bringing together more than 150 breathtaking images of the universe - from close-ups of the surface of Mars to the far reaches of space. Structured alphabetically for ease of use, the journey includes highlights such as a volcano on Jupiter's satellite Io, nebulas in Orion's belt, and the birth-pangs and death-throes of the stars. For each topic covered there is concisely accessible expert commentary, and for each photograph a caption with a data box providing key facts.

Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac was one of the founders of quantum theory. He is numbered alongside Newton, Maxwell and Einstein as one of the greatest physicists of all time. Together the lectures in this volume, originally presented on the occasion of the dedication ceremony for a plaque honoring Dirac in Westminster Abbey, give a unique insight into the relationship between Dirac's character and his scientific achievements. The text begins with the dedication address given by Stephen Hawking at the ceremony. Then Abraham Pais describes Dirac as a person and his approach to his work. Maurice Jacob explains how Dirac was led to introduce the concept of antimatter, and its central role in modern particle physics and cosmology. This is followed by David Olive's account of the origin and enduring influence of Dirac's work on magnetic monopoles. Finally, Sir Michael Atiyah explains the deep and widespread significance of the Dirac equation in mathematics.

Helps the reader understand the progression of mathematical thought, and the very foundations of technologies. This book includes landmark discoveries spanning 2500 years and representing the work of mathematicians such as Euclid, Georg Cantor, Kurt Godel, Augustin Cauchy, Bernard Riemann and Alan Turing.

Einstein’s essay, On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies, introduces his famous “principle of relativity,” one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary concepts. In his introduction to this seminal work, the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking cuts through Einstein’s mathematical complexities to explain this revolutionary concept in language that excites and informs the reader. This book features selections from a translation of the original essay, The Principle of Relativity, as well as an insightful biography of Einstein and Hawking’s informative summary.

Hubert Mania, geboren 1954. Studium der Germanistik und Anglistik. Danach selbständiger Konzertveranstalter und Manager eines Kulturzentrums. 1987 erschien bei Rowohlt sein Roman «Scintilla Seelenfunke». Übersetzung populärwissenschaftlicher Bücher, Mitredakteur bei Stephen Hawkings Büchern «Eine kurze Geschichte der Zeit» und «Das Universum in der Nussschale». Hubert Mania lebt als Autor und Übersetzer in Braunschweig. Weitere Bücher bei Rowohlt: «Gauß. Eine Biographie» (2008), «Kettenreaktion. Die Geschichte der Atombombe»(2010). Hainer Kober, geboren 1942, lebt in Soltau. Er hat u. a. Werke von Stephen Hawking, Steven Pinker, Jonathan Littell, Georges Simenon und Oliver Sacks übersetzt. 

Stephen Hawking explains how such great men of science as Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton and Einstein built on the discoveries of those who came before them, and how these works changed the course of science, ushering astronomy and physics out of the Middle Ages and into the modern world.

This collection features insights from renowned physicists on the nature of spacetime, time travel, and the future of science. Richard Price introduces spacetime physics, while Stephen Hawking discusses the concept of chronology protection. Igor Novikov explores the possibility of altering the past, and Kip S. Thorne speculates on future scientific advancements. Timothy Ferris addresses the challenges of making science accessible to the public, and Alan Lightman reflects on the intersection of physics and literature, highlighting the role of physicists as storytellers.

Sind wir allein? S. E. T. I. ist ein weltweites Programm, das mit Unterstützung der NASA nach Radiosignalen aus dem Weltall sucht, um die Existenz außerirdischer Intelligenzen zu beweisen. Diese Anthologie umfasst 21 Beiträge international anerkannter Wissenschaftler und Autoren, darunter Stephen Hawking, Ulrich Walter, Anthony Hewish, John D. Barrow, Arthur C. Clarke, Allen Steele und Ben Bova. Die Beiträge reflektieren die Suche nach außerirdischen Intelligenzen im Rahmen des S. E. T. I.-Programms und beleuchten die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Kontakts sowie die möglichen Reaktionen darauf aus verschiedenen wissenschaftlichen und literarischen Perspektiven. Sie stellen zentrale Fragen: Welche Formen kann außerirdisches Leben annehmen? Wie wahrscheinlich ist es, dass wir mit den laufenden Projekten außerirdisches Leben identifizieren? Wie könnte ein Kontakt mit Außerirdischen verlaufen? Welche Auswirkungen hätte ein solcher Kontakt auf die Erde, insbesondere in Bezug auf Politik, Religion und das kollektive Bewusstsein? Der Herausgeber, Tobias Daniel Wabbel, Jahrgang 1963, ist Lektor und Übersetzer in Essen und organisiert zusammen mit Stelio Montebugnoli das erste europäische S. E. T. I.-Programm. Er ist auch Mitglied der S. E. T. I. League Inc. und der Planetary Society, die die Suche nach Leben im All unterstützt.

A partire dall'origine del cosmo, l'astrofisico Hawking spiega la relatività e la meccanica quantistica, le ipotesi sulla vera forma del tempo e dello spazio, la non lontana possibilità di navigare nel tempo, rispondendo alle grandi questioni circa l'origine della vita, la sua presenza in universi a noi sconosciuti, il suo futuro e quello della ricerca scientifica. Il libro è ricco di illustrazioni che aiutano a chiarire meglio i concetti presentati e si rivolge a chiunque voglia capire l'universo in cui viviamo, trasmettendo l'entusiasmo dello scienziato che, giorno dopo giorno, insegue e scopre i segreti del cosmo.

Sous le titre Commencement du Temps et Fin de la Physique ?, on trouvera rassemblés deux textes de Stephen Hawking d'époques différentes. Le premier, La Fin de la physique théorique est-elle en vue ?, est le texte de la Leçon inaugarale que Stephen Haxking prononça en avril 1980, à Cambridge, lorsqu'il prit possession de la chaire de Mathématiques, succédant à... Newton et à Dirac. Le second, Le Bord de l'espace-temps, a été publié en 1989, et est donc quasiment contemporain de Une brève histoire du Temps. Mais tous deux participent de la même fascination de la question des origines et du caractère inévitable des lois qui décrivent l'univers. Peut-on - et comment - parvenir à une théorie du monde au niveau le plus fondamental, la microphysique, et peut-on appliquer cette théorie à l'univers entier, au macrocosme ? La réflexion de Hawking nous conduit au cœur de la physique contemporaine.

Keď kozmonológovia objavili, že galaxie sa od seba vzďaľujú závratnou rýchlosťou, zmenil sa aj náš pohľad na hviezdy. Pochopenie tejto skutočnosti umožnilo vedcom vypracovať a rozvinúť teóriu o zrode vesmíru – teóriu veľkého tresku. Pri skúmaní tejto teórie Stephen Hawking a iní fyzici cítili potrebu prísť s vedecky podloženým výkladom, ktorý by riešil základnú otázku: aké povahy je vesmír? Kniha Vesmír Stephena Hawkinga popisuje, ako táto práca prebiehala, a zároveň poskytuje jednoduché vysvetlenia javov, ktoré podnecujú našu zvedavosť. Existujú čierne diery? Prečo hviezdy svietia? Čo je supernova? Dozvieme sa tiež, ako málo chýba vedcom k tomu, aby úplne pochopili vesmír.

The book was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the nature of the universe, but since that time there have been extraordinary advances in the technology of observing both the micro- and the macrocosmic worlds. These observations have confirmed many of Professor Hawking's theoretical predictions in the first edition of his book, including the recent discoveries of the Cosmic Background Explorer satellite (COBE), which probed back in time to within 300,000 years of the universe's beginning and revealed wrinkles in the fabric of space-time that he had projected. Eager to bring his original text the new knowledge revealed by these many observations, as well as his most recent research, for this expanded edition Professor Hawking has prepared a new introduction to the book, written an entirely new chapter on the fascinating subject of wormholes and time travel, and updated the original chapters. This edition is enhanced throughout with more than 240 full-color illustrations, including satellite images, photographs made possible by spectacular technological advances such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and computer-generated images of three and four dimensional realities

La fantascienza di Star Trek non è solo intrattenimento, ma un mezzo per espandere l'immaginazione umana. Anche se non siamo ancora in grado di esplorare fisicamente l'universo, possiamo farlo mentalmente, immaginando come l'umanità potrebbe rispondere a futuri sviluppi scientifici. La fisica di Star Trek, meritevole di approfondimento, offre spunti di riflessione su questioni che vanno oltre i confini terrestri. Stephen Hawking, noto fisico e autore, sottolinea l'importanza di questa serie, che ha ispirato anche altri premi Nobel e teorici della relatività. I temi di fisica affrontati nella serie sono spesso oggetto di discussione tra fisici e studenti durante le pause, evidenziando l'ampio appeal di Star Trek, non solo tra esperti, ma anche tra un pubblico variegato. La popolarità di personaggi come Kirk, Spock e Picard ha reso reali concetti come tunnel spaziali e teletrasporto. Ambientate nei secoli XXIII e XXIV, le storie dell'Enterprise esplorano il destino dell'umanità in una Galassia popolata da civiltà intelligenti. Krauss, affascinato da Star Trek, utilizza questa opportunità per spiegare la fisica attuale e prevedere quella futura, offrendo un affascinante strumento per riscoprire l'interesse nella serie e nei misteri dell'universo.

Come ha avuto origine il cosmo? Qual è il destino che ci attende? Fino agli anni Venti del secolo scorso, queste domande erano competenza della religione o della filosofia, mentre oggi è possibile affrontarli da un punto di vista scientifico. Hawking ci guida in un viaggio che - a partire dalla cosmologia di Aristotele attraverso le teorie di Copernico, di Newton e di Einstein - giunge fino alle ultime frontiere della fisica contemporanea per spiegarci i grandi misteri dell'universo: dal big bang alla formazione delle galassie, dalla morte delle stelle ai buchi neri, dai limiti della teoria della relatività generale alla proposta della condizione di assenza di confini. Coniugando come sempre profondità e chiarezza, Hawking prefigura in queste pagine l'affascinante compito che attende la scienza nei prossimi anni: elaborare una teoria definitiva sulla natura dell'universo, una teoria del tutto che ci permetta di indagare sul fine ultimo della creazione.

Einstein said that the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible. But was he right? Can the quantum theory of fields and Einstein's general theory of relativity, the two most accurate and successful theories in all of physics, be united into a single quantum theory of gravity? Can quantum and cosmos ever be combined? In "The Nature of Space and Time," two of the world's most famous physicists--Stephen Hawking ("A Brief History of Time") and Roger Penrose ("The Road to Reality")--debate these questions. The authors outline how their positions have further diverged on a number of key issues, including the spatial geometry of the universe, inflationary versus cyclic theories of the cosmos, and the black-hole information-loss paradox. Though much progress has been made, Hawking and Penrose stress that physicists still have further to go in their quest for a quantum theory of gravity.

Arguing that scientists should be held accountable for their own actions, this study describes current scientific practices, the interaction of science, society and the environment, and the relevance of Western science in its relationship with the environment, society and all global issues.

Wer ist der wirkliche Stephen Hawking? Wie sieht sein Alltag aus? Wie haben sich seine Theorien entwickelt? Was denkt er heute? Was erzählen die Menschen, die ihn persönlich kennen, über ihn? Die Schilderungen von Mutter und Geschwistern, von Freunden und Kommilitonen, Lehrern und Kollegen, die Kommenatre namhafter Physiker und Kosmologen wie Roger Penrose, John Wheeler oder Fred Hoyle, dazu viele Hintergrundinformationen, Illustrationen und Fotos aus der Lebensgeschichte Hawkings fügen sich zu einem farbigen Muster, das Leben und Werk dieses großen Wissenschaftlers zu einer Einheit zusammenführt.

The Search for Infinity explains the great discoveries, from the structure of the Universe to the most fundamental particles. It looks at the vast power of the latest particle accelerators that has uncovered the inner world of atoms. It takes us on the search for the beginning of space and time, revealing the dramatic findings of black holes engulfing stars in whirlpools of collapsing matter, pulsars roaring out their signals at the edge of the visible Universe, and the faint echo of the Big Bang.The Search for Infinity gives insight into the greatest scientific questions of our time and the significance of the answers that have been found. It is a book for anyone who is curious about the nature of the world around them and fascinated by the great achievements of the human mind.

I saggi raccolti in questo volume costituiscono la "summa" delle più recenti posizioni di Hawking e introducono idee nuove e ipotesi ancora al vaglio della comunità della scienza (come il concetto di "tempo immaginario" e la sua funzione nella vita dell'universo), discutono la possibilità che proprio nei buchi neri stia racchiuso il segreto della nascita del cosmo, e offrono una panoramica degli sforzi della scienza contemporanea per raggiungere il suo obiettivo più ambito: l'elaborazione di un'unica teoria che dia ragione di tutti i fenomeni osservati nell'Universo, dalla vita delle galassie a quella delle particelle subatomiche.

Vita, ricerche, idee. Realizzato da Gene Stone. Traduzioni di Tullio Dobner. Numerose illustrazioni in nero e a colori 8vo pp. 230 broch

This biography pays particular attention to Hawking's scientific achievement, as well as to the tragic progress of his illnesss and his extraordinary will to survive and to continue working despite major progressive handicap. Two additional chapters are included in this second edition.

Hainer Kober, geboren 1942 in Soltau, hat Werke von namhaften Autoren wie Stephen Hawking, Steven Pinker und Oliver Sacks übersetzt. Stephen Hawking, der am 8. Januar 1942 in Oxford geboren wurde und am 14. März 2018 in Cambridge starb, gilt als der berühmteste Wissenschaftler seiner Zeit. 1962 erhielt er die schockierende Diagnose einer unheilbaren Motoneuronen-Erkrankung und wurde nur noch wenige Monate zu leben prognostiziert. Trotz dieser Diagnose setzte er seine Studien an der Universität Cambridge fort, wo er bedeutende Forschungen, insbesondere über Schwarze Löcher, durchführte. Von 1979 bis 2009 war er Lucasischer Professor für Mathematik im Bereich angewandte Mathematik und theoretische Physik, ein Lehrstuhl, den auch Isaac Newton innehatte. Für seine wesentlichen Beiträge zur modernen Kosmologie erhielt er zahlreiche Auszeichnungen, darunter die US Presidential Medal of Freedom 2009 und den Special Fundamental Physics Prize 2013. Hawking war Mitglied der Royal Society und der US National Academy of Sciences, was seine herausragende Stellung in der Wissenschaftswelt unterstreicht.

Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.

Con "La grande storia del tempo", Stephen Hawking, avvalendosi della collaborazione del fisico americano Leonard Mlodinow, ripresenta le proprieri flessioni sulle origini e il destino dell'universo già trattate nel libro "Dal big bang ai buchi neri" (1988). In questa edizione aggiornata e illustrata, oltre a far uso di un gran numero di esempi, diagrammi e illustrazioni esplicative, Hawking parla delle più recenti scoperte, dagli sviluppi della teoria delle superstringhe ai progressi nella ricerca di una teoria unificata della fisica. Inoltre discute in un capitolo interamente nuovo l'affascinante problema dei viaggi nel tempo e dei tunnel spazio-temporali.