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    hawk
    /hɔːk/

    noun

    • 1. a bird of prey with broad rounded wings and a long tail, typically taking prey by surprise with a short chase.
    • 2. a person who advocates an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs: "severe limits were put on the peace plan by party hawks"

    verb

    • 1. (of a person) hunt game with a trained hawk: "he spent the afternoon hawking"
    • 2. (of a bird or dragonfly) hunt on the wing for food: "swifts hawked low over the water"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Stephen_HawkingStephen Hawking - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Learn about Stephen Hawking, a renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who made groundbreaking contributions to general relativity, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. Find out about his early life, education, career, awards, and legacy.

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    1 day ago · J. Robert Oppenheimer (born Julius Robert Oppenheimer; / ˈɒpənhaɪmər / OP-ən-hy-mər; April 22, 1904 – February 18, 1967) was an American theoretical physicist who served as the director of the Manhattan Project 's Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II.

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  6. www.quantamagazine.org › the-1-clue-to-quantum-gravity-sitsThe #1 Clue to Quantum Gravity Sits on the Surfaces of Black...

    6 days ago · Then Hawking turned it into a precise, quantitative formula. He found the missing coefficients in the formula by combining the equations of quantum mechanics with the warped space-time surrounding a black hole. He calculated that black holes actually radiate like any warm object, which means they have a measurable temperature.

  7. venere.it › en › the-meaning-and-history-of-the-last-name-hawkingThe meaning and history of the last name Hawking - venere.it

    Sep 23, 2024 · The Hawking surname carries a rich historical and cultural significance, reflective of its origins and the noteworthy figures who have borne it. This article delves into the meaning, history, and notable personalities associated with the surname, providing a comprehensive overview of its contributions to society and various fields.

  8. news.yahoo.com › news › stephen-hawkings-black-hole-radiationStephen Hawking's black hole radiation paradox could finally be...

    Sep 20, 2024 · However, this model encounters a serious problem when quantum mechanics is introduced. In the 1970s, Stephen Hawking famously discovered that quantum effects near the event horizon should lead to the creation of particles out of the vacuum of space, a process known as Hawking radiation.

  9. www.thenational.com.pg › hawking-attempts-big-questionsHawking attempts big questions - The National

    Sep 20, 2024 · The author, the late Stephen Hawking was a professor in theoretical physics and a very popular science communicator. This book, Brief Answers to the Big Questions, is a collection of his views on various themes that may also be of interest to academics as well as the general public.

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