Yahoo News Stephen Hawking Remembered by Neil deGrasse Tyson and More on Twitter
After physicist Stephen Hawking's death at the age of 76 was announced early this morning (March 14), scientists, thinkers and many more took to Twitter to share their thoughts.
Hawking's work revolutionized scientists' understanding of the universe's first moments and the behavior of black holes, and he also made an impact as perhaps the most well-known physicist in popular culture, making cameos on TV and popularizing science through his writing.
His passing has left an intellectual vacuum in his wake. But it's not empty. Think of it as a kind of vacuum energy permeating the fabric of spacetime that defies measure. Stephen Hawking, RIP 1942-2018. pic.twitter.com/nAanMySqkt
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) March 14, 2018
(Tyson became the first American to receive the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication last June.)
Remembering Stephen Hawking, a renowned physicist and ambassador of science. His theories unlocked a universe of possibilities that we & the world are exploring. May you keep flying like superman in microgravity, as you said to astronauts on @Space_Station in 2014 pic.twitter.com/FeR4fd2zZ5
— NASA (@NASA) March 14, 2018
Have fun out there among the stars. pic.twitter.com/S285MTwGtp
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 14, 2018
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” -Stephen Hawking. We will always be inspired by his life and ideas. RIP.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 14, 2018
In loving memory of Stephen Hawking. It was an honor to have him on The #BigBangTheory. Thank you for inspiring us and the world. pic.twitter.com/9rWoYqIToy
— The Big Bang Theory (@bigbangtheory) March 14, 2018
As we near Pi day (3.14) I join the global community in mourning the loss of the greatest physicist of our era. #StephenHawking is free from the physical constraints of this earthly condition we all exist in and he is soaring above us now marveling at it all. pic.twitter.com/o3V0TZrppj
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) March 14, 2018
We mourn the passing of Stephen Hawking. With grace, wit and courage, his genius took us all to very edge of space and time. pic.twitter.com/nM33NIvbH5
— Brian Greene (@bgreene) March 14, 2018
Stephen Hawking was a brilliant man, but he was also an incredibly funny man. It was a huge privilege to waste some of his time, and I'll never forget the twinkle in his eye here ...https://t.co/xUmm2qIAiN
— John Oliver (@iamjohnoliver) March 14, 2018
Terribly sad to hear of the death of Stephen Hawking. Reading about his work made me realize my dream was to become a cosmologist, and I did. I met him on several occasions: first as a star-struck 14-year-old, later as a colleague. His influence was immense and he will be missed.
— Katie Mack (@AstroKatie) March 14, 2018
As sad as the loss Stephen Hawking is I am so glad he got to see and be part of so much of our growth. Going to science extra hard tomorrow.
— Bobak Ferdowsi (@tweetsoutloud) March 14, 2018
Thank you, Stephen Hawking, for helping us understand the universe and for your indomitable spirit. You’ve left us in awe of your accomplishments and with great hope for humanity. We’ll always remember to look up at the stars and not down at our feet. Photo via @steveboxall pic.twitter.com/CzJlBgERph
— Lockheed Martin (@LockheedMartin) March 14, 2018
Stephen Hawking was the rare famous scientist who deserved every bit of his fame. A brilliant physicist and an inspirational person. And quite a character. https://t.co/jhuMt27brm
— Sean Carroll (@seanmcarroll) March 14, 2018
The view of Earth on the day the world lost #StephenHawking, a man who inspired us to reach for the stars. NOAA #GOESEast Full Disk GeoColor satellite imagery, March 14, 2018. pic.twitter.com/SMMGi3kXCj
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) March 14, 2018
Remembering the one and only #StephenHawking: https://t.co/yUKvPndQ1h. From black holes to spacetime, his contributions will resonate for future generations throughout the universe. Thank you, Dr. Hawking! pic.twitter.com/OEJQd4RqcY
— National Science Fdn (@NSF) March 14, 2018
I met Stephen Hawking several times with Buzz! They had a genuine affection and respect for each other but both also a great sense of humor. Losing Stephen is a terrible loss to the world. We need to value the great minds in our midst and the knowledge they have and seek. pic.twitter.com/9TmdI0pKuC
— Christina Korp (@Buzzs_xtina) March 14, 2018
We at Muppet Labs owe a great deal to Professor #StephenHawking. His brilliance was unparalleled and his sense of humor was highly hilarious. He truly was the future today! - Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
— The Muppets (@TheMuppets) March 14, 2018
Genius is so fine and rare. Goodbye Professor Hawking. You inspired and taught us all. pic.twitter.com/9Drdnv2eEe
— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) March 14, 2018
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