From catastrophic climate change to alien invasion, this is what the theoretical physicist predicted for the future
Stephen Hawking (1942-2018) was well known for his work on black holes and general relativity. But the famous physicist often stepped outside his own research field, using his recognition to highlight what he saw as the great challenges and existential threats for humanity in coming decades. Ranging from topics such as aliens to the end of the world, his statements made headlines, and sometimes proved controversial.
Curious? Click through for some of his most famous predictions.