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Millions of readers bought Hawking’s 1988 book, “A Brief History of Time,” eager to learn from the brilliant physicist, who had first gained prominence studying singularities and black holes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

These singularities are defined by their gravitational pull, which is so incredibly strong that nothing — not even light — can escape.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2023

In fact, a new conception of pop artists as do-it-all vertically integrated singularities redefined pop artistry, thanks in large part to the Beatles having changed the rules.

From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2021

Because we do not yet have a complete theory to describe what happens in singularities, we cannot trust the story that general relativity tells us.

From Scientific American • Aug. 23, 2021

Could quantum me- chanics have an equally dramatic effect on the big bang and big crunch singularities?

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking