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Steven William Medal Established in the United Kingdom Hawking – the famous English theoretical physicist who became famous not only with his many scientific works, but also prolonged struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, leading to complete paralysis of the scientist.
Even a musician can talk about science
From now on, the medal will be awarded annually at the International Festival “Starmus International Festival” in Tenerife for the work, contributing to the popularization of science. In other words, claim to any resident of the planet who promotes a prestigious award science in his writings. It can be music, cinema, art literature or other areas of art.
The presentation of the medal took place on Wednesday, December 16th, in London The ceremony was attended by Stephen Hawking, Soviet astronaut Alexei Leonov, who is the first person spacewalk, British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, British Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Harold Kroto, as well as a former member of the legendary rock band Queen Brian May
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The metal round sign depicts a portrait of Hawking, drawn by Leonov. Russian tells what did this portrait six months ago. Former astronaut visited in May Great Britain and talked to a theoretical physicist. According to Leonov, Hawking is a man of great courage and a truly great scientist. Impressed by this acquaintance, Alexey Arkhipovich completed a portrait Briton’s pencil. Our compatriot was very surprised when he was again contacted from Misty Albion, asking for permission Use this image to create a medal. Leonov claims that it is a great honor and good fortune for him. Recall that in Soviet time astronaut used his artistic talent to create a stamp design.
The popularizer of scientific knowledge
Speaking at a recent event, Hawking recalled how visited the royal community for rewards, however Now he himself will provide rewards to others. The scientist said as he wrote in his time the book Black Holes and Young Universes, plain language describing these topics, and many colleagues said him that such literature will not find a response from the public. However, to the great surprise of Hawking himself, the work quickly became a bestseller, having, among other things, a large number of young readers.
Stephen Hawking, who will turn early next year seventy-four years old, is also the author of such famous works like The World in a Nutshell and Short History time. “Literary activity has transformed this talented Briton in one of the most significant contemporary popularizers science. And now his name, as they say, will continue him a business…
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