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Stephen Hawking
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Stephen Hawking (8 January 1942 – 14 March 2018) was born on the 300th anniversary of Galileo's death. He has come to be thought of as… read moreStephen Hawking (8 January 1942 – 14 March 2018) was born on the 300th anniversary of Galileo's death. He has come to be thought of as the greatest mind in physics since Albert Einstein. With similar interests – discovering th… read moreStephen Hawking (8 January 1942 – 14 March 2018) was born on the 300th anniversary of Galileo's death. He has come to be thought of as the greatest mind in physics since Albert Einstein. With similar interests – discovering the deepest workings of the universe – he has been able … read more -
Brian Greene
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Brian Greene, born in New York and a professor at Columbia University, is a theoretical physicist and string theorist most widely known pub… read moreBrian Greene, born in New York and a professor at Columbia University, is a theoretical physicist and string theorist most widely known publicly for his books "The Elegant Universe" and "Fabric of the Cosmos" as well … read moreBrian Greene, born in New York and a professor at Columbia University, is a theoretical physicist and string theorist most widely known publicly for his books "The Elegant Universe" and "Fabric of the Cosmos" as well as related PBS television specials. Greene entered Harvard i… read more -
Malcolm Gladwell
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Malcolm Gladwell (born September 1, 1963) is a United Kingdom-born, Canadian-raised journalist now based in New York City who has been a st… read moreMalcolm Gladwell (born September 1, 1963) is a United Kingdom-born, Canadian-raised journalist now based in New York City who has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1996. He is known as the author of the books The Tipping Point… read moreMalcolm Gladwell (born September 1, 1963) is a United Kingdom-born, Canadian-raised journalist now based in New York City who has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1996. He is known as the author of the books The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (2000) and Bli… read more -
Michio Kaku
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Michio Kaku (born January 24, 1947) is an American theoretical physicist specializing in and co founder of string field theory, and a futur… read moreMichio Kaku (born January 24, 1947) is an American theoretical physicist specializing in and co founder of string field theory, and a futurist. He is a popularizer of science, host of two radio programs and a best-selling author. Kaku w… read moreMichio Kaku (born January 24, 1947) is an American theoretical physicist specializing in and co founder of string field theory, and a futurist. He is a popularizer of science, host of two radio programs and a best-selling author. Kaku was born in San Jose, California to Japanese immigrant parent… read more -
Bill Bryson
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William 'Bill' McGuire Bryson (born December 8, 1951) is a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as b… read moreWilliam 'Bill' McGuire Bryson (born December 8, 1951) is a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language and on scientific subjects. View wikiWilliam 'Bill' McGuire Bryson (born December 8, 1951) is a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language and on scientific subjects. View wiki -
Steven Pinker
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Steven Arthur Pinker (born September 18, 1954) is a prominent Canadian-American experimental psychologist, cognitive scientist, linguist an… read moreSteven Arthur Pinker (born September 18, 1954) is a prominent Canadian-American experimental psychologist, cognitive scientist, linguist and author of popular science. Harvard College Professor and Johnstone Family Professor in the Depar… read moreSteven Arthur Pinker (born September 18, 1954) is a prominent Canadian-American experimental psychologist, cognitive scientist, linguist and author of popular science. Harvard College Professor and Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University, Pinker is known … read more -
Richard Dawkins
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Richard Dawkins is an evolutionary biologist who has written several books on science, particularly evolution. His most recent publication… read moreRichard Dawkins is an evolutionary biologist who has written several books on science, particularly evolution. His most recent publication, "The Greatest Show On Earth," has been a return to his evolutionary roots coming after… read moreRichard Dawkins is an evolutionary biologist who has written several books on science, particularly evolution. His most recent publication, "The Greatest Show On Earth," has been a return to his evolutionary roots coming after his book 'The God Delusion' which, along with his… read more -
Bertrand Russell
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Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970), was a British philosopher, historian, logician,… read moreBertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970), was a British philosopher, historian, logician, mathematician, advocate for social reform, pacifist, and prominent rationalist. A prolific writer… read moreBertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970), was a British philosopher, historian, logician, mathematician, advocate for social reform, pacifist, and prominent rationalist. A prolific writer, he was a populariser of philosophy and a commentator on a … read more