Presentation of the prize also included the presence of Brian May, guitarist of Queen, which is newly doctorate in astronomy
The famous British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking presented today in London a medal that will bear his name and reward those who disseminate science writing, film or art.
“I’m glad to be here today to announce a reward and not to receive one, “joked the scientist, which is expressed through a computer, due to an illness, during a conference at the Royal Society in London.
” This medal will reward excellence in scientific communication through different means, whether written, radio, music, film and the fine arts, “specified.
” Around the world, people have an incredible appetite for science (…) want to understand, “he said Hawking, author of the ‘bestseller’” A Brief History of Time “.
From next summer, three medals will be awarded each year in as many categories (scientific, artistic and cinematic) during Starmus Festival, whose edition of 2016, the third to be held from June 27 to July 2 in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
” It is important to recognize the tremendous work done by people seeking to disseminate science to the general public “, according to astrophysicist Garik Israelian, founder of Starmus, an event that combines astronomy and music.
Festival supporter from the outset , guitarist of the legendary rock band Queen, Brian May, was also present at today’s press conference and recalled how, since childhood, was passionate about science and music, but teachers’d been advised not to follow the Two-way at the same time.
“I returned to astronomy for eight years to finish my PhD. In a sense, my two dreams have come true, despite what they told me, “said May.
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