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Stephen Hawking's Voice Will Be Broadcast Into Space

The late scientist's voice will be "beamed toward the nearest black hole," his daughter tells the British press. Hawking is being interred at Westminster Abbey on Friday.
Professor Stephen Hawking sits onstage during the "Breakthrough Starshot" announcement at One World Observatory on April 12, 2016 in New York City.

The voice of legendary physicist Stephen Hawking will be broadcast into space after his memorial service on Friday, according to British media outlets.

Specifically, it will be directed toward the nearest black hole. Hawking, who

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