Hawking Paradox, The

Synopsis: In 2004, Stephen Hawking did something that scientists never do. He admitted he had made a mistake. After nearly 30 years, the man who discovered black holes was claiming that his entire theory about them was wrong. It was suggested that his grand new theory might be wrong - the mathematics flawed. The word was: the great man was losing it. In an intensely powerful and personal film, Horizon follows Stephen Hawking as he prepares to deliver the paper that he says will prove his doubters wrong, once and for all.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2007
Year of production: 2005
Notes: Broadcast on BBC2 on 15/9/2005
Subjects: Astronomy; Mathematics; Physics; Science
Keywords: applied mathematics; black holes; Hawking, Stephen W; Physics - theoretical; scientific debate

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