Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers blog

“How can the human race survive the next hundred years?”

- Stephen Hawking

Professor Dr Stephen Hawking’s fields of research are theoretical cosmology and quantum gravity, but he’s more widely known for his 1988 best-selling physics book A Brief History of Time.  Recently Hawking has expanded his audience yet further, making some popular television cameos, firstly as a member of the Vice Presidential Action Rangers on Futurama, and then as Lisa’s saviour on The Simpsons.

Now he’s joined the Answers community to pose a slightly more highbrow, yet none the less vital question: “how can the human race survive the next hundred years?”’

Already popular amongst Answerers, some ponder why Hawking has yet to win a Nobel Prize, while others question his religious beliefs. We’re certain Professor Hawking will be pleased to see that his own ideas about black holes and the survival of the human race are being discussed on Answers.

Answers has a thriving science community, with vibrant Physics and Astronomy and Space categories. But for now, check the Answers community’s replies to Stephen’s question – perhaps together we’ll make some progress!

– Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers team