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10-year-old Indian-British boy outranks Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking in IQ

Krish Arora, a 10-year-old Indian-British boy from Hounslow in West London, has recently dazzled the world by achieving an IQ score of 162, outranking the estimated IQs of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. This score places Krish in the top 1 per cent of the most intelligent people in the world, UK-based news outlet Metro reported. Speaking about his experience …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stephen Hawking’s voice – and what he left behind!

ABC

Robyn Williams: This is The Science Show on Radio National, and I'm speaking to you from one of the most celebrated scientific studies in the world, the office of Stephen Hawking at Cambridge in the Department of Applied Maths and Physics. Robyn Williams: And finally, it's quite fascinating, towards the end of his life Stephen Hawking was offered a better …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Schoolboy, 12, is accepted into Mensa with the same IQ as Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking after father signs him up so he can 'find some friends with a similar interest to him'

Daily Mail

A 12-year-old schoolboy with the same IQ score as Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking has been accepted into Mensa. Cyrus Leung from Sheffield passed the entrance test to the exclusive society with a score of 160, just two marks off the highest possible result of 162. His father, Frank Leung, 42, put Cyrus forward for the test as he thought …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Jeffrey Epstein 'paid Virginia Giuffre $15,000 to have sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17', she claims in latest unsealed court docs: Friends of Duke insist new row WON'T make King evict him from

Daily Mail

Virginia Giuffre claims paedophile Jeffrey Epstein paid her $15,000 to have sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17-years-old in the latest tranche of newly unsealed documents. In one court document released last night, Mrs Giuffre – who at the time was Virginia Roberts – said Epstein and his madam Ghislaine Maxwell had sexually trafficked her to the world's elite …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

7 incredible Stephen Hawking quotes that give a glimpse into his genius

India Today

Stephen Hawking, the iconic theoretical physicist, not only defied the constraints of his debilitating motor neuron disease but soared to become one of the greatest scientific minds of our time. As we reflect on the legacy of this extraordinary man, let's delve into seven incredible quotes that offer a glimpse into the brilliance and unique perspective that defined Stephen Hawking: …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Court records bring new, unwanted attention to rich and famous in Jeffrey Epstein’s social circle

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Before and after he was exposed as a pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein loved to mingle with the world’s elite. Newly released court records have revved up interest again in the big names who associated with Epstein and Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison term for helping recruit and abuse Epstein’s victims. Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who sued wealthy …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jeffrey Epstein's emails to Ghislaine Maxwell refute Prof Stephen Hawking's ‘underage orgy’ allegations

Hindustan Times

A new batch of documents of 946 pages has been released that reveal the correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his alleged accomplice in a sex trafficking ring. The documents show that Epstein tried to discredit the accusations of Virginia Giuffre, one of his victims, who claimed that he forced her to have sex in an underage orgy with …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Remembering A.K. Raychaudhuri: Transformed relativity, almost got fired

The Hindu

A young Indian physicist was under pressure. A barrier In Raychaudhuri’s time, it was an open problem as to whether the singularities were bugs introduced by the unrealistic simplicity of the models – or features of reality itself. The north-bound ships According to general relativity, every bit of matter tries to move in a straight line in space and time. …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Five theories about black holes that will blow your mind

Daily Mail

Black holes are among the most fascinating and fiercely debated objects in the universe. Mysterious: Black holes are among the most fascinating and fiercely debated objects in the universe Scientists discover two supermassive black holes dining side-by-side with just 750 light-years between them - 1. They emit fountains of gas A black hole's powerful gravitational grip means nothing can escape …

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1 year, 10 months ago

OBEs: From Alan Cumming to David Bowie – the celebrities said no to awards

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the second verse of “Hypocrisy”, he raps: “Just …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Get Smart: Yusuf Shah, the 11-year-old UK boy, who has an IQ higher than Albert Einstein – Firstpost

Firstpost

Yusuf Shah, a sixth-grader, scored 162 in the MENSA IQ test, two points more than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. “Everyone at school thinks I am very smart, and I have always wanted to know if I was in the top 2% of the people who take the test,” Yusuf told Yorkshire Evening Post. His father said, “Even in nursery, …

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2 years, 1 month ago

11-year-old UK boy has IQ higher than Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking

Hindustan Times

Yusuf Shah, just at the age of 11, outperformed Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking by receiving the highest score imaginable in a Mensa test. The UK boy scored 162 marks in the IQ test while Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking are estimated to have had IQs of around 160, a report said. Yusuf Shah: The boy studies in class six …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Remembering Stephen Hawking with his incredible quotes on life, science, creation and the cosmos

India Today

Legendary physicist Stephen Hawking was born on January 8, 1942, and in his 76 years of life, he contributed immensely to the world of science despite battling ALS most of those years. Here are a few incredible quotes by Stephen Hawking: “We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. Some would …

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2 years, 10 months ago

7 great movies every math lover needs to watch

India Today

Math is a subject that is part of our lives in all shapes and forms. Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything' Here are seven great movies every math lover needs to watch: 1. The Theory of Everything A 2014 biographical film, this is set in the University of Cambridge which revolves around the life of the …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Stephen Hawking’s 80th birthday: How Google doodle is honouring the physicist

Hindustan Times

Google celebrates several special occasions in a year through their famous ‘doodles’ that are featured on the website’s homepage. Saturday too was that special day when it launched a special animated doodle on the the 80th birth anniversary of the renowned English theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking. Google Doodle today celebrates Stephen Hawking's 80th birthday. ‘History’s most influential scientific …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Stephen Hawking's 80th birth anniversary: All about the legendary physicist

India Today

Google doodle has paid tribute to the legendary scientist Stephen Hawking by creating an animated video on his birth anniversary. Stephen Hawking's Birth Anniversary 2022: Early life and education Stephen Hawking, being born to a family of physicians, studied his undergraduate degree in physics at University College, Oxford in 1962. Stephen Hawking's birth anniversary 2022: Achievements and awards Professor Stephen …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Stephen Hawking's Family Recalls the Time He Got His Voice Back in Documentary

News 18

Stephen Hawking was a blessing to the world of science as he helped unlock some of the knots in the fabric of quantum space, time and relativity. The documentary contained the first-hand account of his family when Hawking got his mechanically synthesized voice for the first time after losing his voice box’s muscles to paralysis. “I think it went like …

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3 years, 6 months ago

What Did Stephen Hawking's Office Look Like? London Science Museum Will Give You a Tour

News 18

Anyone who’s ever wondered what Stephen Hawking’s office looked like will soon be able to take a sneak peek into the famous astrophysicist’s work and study space at London’s Science Museum. As workers around the globe start heading back to offices, visitors to London’s Science Museum will soon be able to take a behind-the-scenes look at the workspace of the …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Stephen Hawking's archive and office acquired for UK public

Hindustan Times

London's Science Museum and the Cambridge University library said Wednesday they have acquired a large collection of items belonging to late physicist Stephen Hawking, from his personalised wheelchairs to landmark papers on theoretical physics and his scripts from his appearance on “The Simpsons.” Physicist Stephen Hawking occupied the office at the university's department of applied mathematics and theoretical physics from …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Stephen Hawking's archive, office acquired for UK public

India Today

London’s Science Museum and the Cambridge University library said Wednesday they have acquired a large collection of items belonging to late physicist Stephen Hawking, from his personalised wheelchairs to landmark papers on theoretical physics and his scripts from his appearance on “The Simpsons.” The entire contents of Hawking’s office at Cambridge — including his communications equipment, memorabilia, bets he made …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Anand Mahindra Shares Throwback Pic With Stephen Hawking in Viral 'Blast from the Past'

News 18

In a revelation that came as a surprise to many, celebrity scientist Stephen Hawking and Indian auto giant Anand Mahindra shared a moment of companionship nearly two decades ago. Calling it a ‘blast from the past,’ Mahindra expressed that he was proud of his team to provide a specialised vehicle for the celebrated scientist. Thanks to a friend who shared …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby lead stars celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Daily Mail

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby didn't waste time throwing themselves into St. Patrick's Day celebrations, as the This Morning set was transformed into a pub on Wednesday. Phillip and Holly were among a slew of stars who were marking St Patrick's Day in lockdown, with celebrities including Dara Ó Briain and Vogue Williams offering their own well-wishes to their Irish …

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3 years, 9 months ago

When is Pi Day in 2021? All you need to know

India Today

Pi Day 2021: Pi is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its diameter. However, the earliest known official or large-scale celebration of Pi Day was organised by Larry Shaw in 1988 at the San Francisco Exploratorium in the United States. Pi Approximation Day is observed on July 22, since the fraction 22/7 …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Israeli Physicists Create Black Hole in Lab to Prove Stephen Hawking Was Right about Them

News 18

For decades, scientists have continued to be mystified by the elusive properties of blackholes. Whether small, medium or supermassive, hypotheses about black holes often run into obstacles since their sheer distance from Earth and their distinctive properties make it impossible for humans or human-made objects to approach one closely. And one such experiment, carried out by scientists at the Technion- …

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10-year-old Indian-British boy outranks Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking in IQ

Stephen Hawking’s voice – and what he left behind!

Schoolboy, 12, is accepted into Mensa with the same IQ as Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking after father signs him up so he can 'find some friends with a similar interest to him'

Jeffrey Epstein 'paid Virginia Giuffre $15,000 to have sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17', she claims in latest unsealed court docs: Friends of Duke insist new row WON'T make King evict him from

7 incredible Stephen Hawking quotes that give a glimpse into his genius

Court records bring new, unwanted attention to rich and famous in Jeffrey Epstein’s social circle

Jeffrey Epstein's emails to Ghislaine Maxwell refute Prof Stephen Hawking's ‘underage orgy’ allegations

Remembering A.K. Raychaudhuri: Transformed relativity, almost got fired

Five theories about black holes that will blow your mind

OBEs: From Alan Cumming to David Bowie – the celebrities said no to awards

Get Smart: Yusuf Shah, the 11-year-old UK boy, who has an IQ higher than Albert Einstein – Firstpost

11-year-old UK boy has IQ higher than Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking

Remembering Stephen Hawking with his incredible quotes on life, science, creation and the cosmos

7 great movies every math lover needs to watch

Stephen Hawking’s 80th birthday: How Google doodle is honouring the physicist

Stephen Hawking's 80th birth anniversary: All about the legendary physicist

Stephen Hawking's Family Recalls the Time He Got His Voice Back in Documentary

What Did Stephen Hawking's Office Look Like? London Science Museum Will Give You a Tour

Stephen Hawking's archive and office acquired for UK public

Stephen Hawking's archive, office acquired for UK public

Anand Mahindra Shares Throwback Pic With Stephen Hawking in Viral 'Blast from the Past'

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby lead stars celebrating St. Patrick's Day

When is Pi Day in 2021? All you need to know

Israeli Physicists Create Black Hole in Lab to Prove Stephen Hawking Was Right about Them