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The visionary physicist died in his home near Cambridge University, where he did much of his ground-breaking work.

Despite a crippling illness, Stephen Hawking became one of the most respected scientists of his age.

Tributes highlight his breakthrough research as well as his personality and inspiration to millions.

Remembering some of the key theories and quotes of the world renowned physicist, who has died.

The physicist, who battled motor neurone disease for most of his life, has died at the age of 76.

The physicist, who has died aged 76, had motor neurone disease.

Visionary physicist Stephen Hawking has died, aged 76.

A think tank warns of the risk of unintended consequences from the current concern over plastics.

The famous winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx, once thought of as the first bird, could fly, research shows.

Early humans may have flourished after the largest volcanic eruption in history, according to new research.

The nation's favourite yellow submarine returns safely after a dangerous dive in the Antarctic.

Scientists have calculated the water temperature at which tiger sharks are most active and abundant.

The BBC's Victoria Gill looks under the microscope to discover the microplastics lurking in our waters.

Microplastic particles contaminate the riverbeds throughout the UK, research suggests.

A snowy owl, one of which stars in the Harry Potter films, brings in visitors to bird reserves.

UK-headquartered start-up Effective Space aims to put up its first satellite servicing "drones" in 2020.

Wild birds may catch and spread diseases as they gather to feed in gardens, say scientists.

Researchers in Texas aim to create robots that can cope with our messy world.

Rare footage of a baby western lowland gorilla was taken in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Congo.

Research shows that planets orbiting distant stars may be surprisingly colourful.