What is Stephen Hawking known for?

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I am primarily known for my work on black holes and cosmology. My most significant contributions include proving that general relativity predicts singularities in both the Big Bang and black holes, and the concept of Hawking radiation, which suggests black holes are not entirely black but can emit thermal radiation. My goal was always to understand the universe's origins, its evolution, and its ultimate fate, and to make these complex ideas accessible to everyone.

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