From the burning of wood to the action of medicines, the properties and behaviour of matter are governed by the way chemical ...

The experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) detect rare events on a daily basis, but some are exceptionally rare, such as this latest result from the CMS collaboration. For the first time, the ...

Most atomic nuclei are round or the shape of a rugby ball. But some have been found to have a more exotic pear shape, with ...

With 100 fb⁻¹ delivered to both ATLAS and CMS, the LHC Machine Committee (LMC) had given the green light to gradually increase the bunch intensity from 1.63×10¹¹ protons per bunch to 1.7×10¹¹, with a ...

Our last article discussed the mess of control system cybersecurity 20 years ago and today. Nothing has changed, it seems. But does that really matter? In fact, it does. While eagerly expected by ...

The CERN Open Science Office has released its inaugural Open Science Report, which reviews the Organization's progress in implementing its Open Science Policy from 2023 to 2024. The policy, published ...

As winter approaches, shorter days and bad weather mean reduced visibility for everyone on the road. Whether you're cycling, walking or driving, it’s crucial to remember the principle of "see and be ...

In carrying out the mission with which it is entrusted by its Member States, the Organization collects and uses personal data related to people interacting with CERN, including CERN contributors (i.e.

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. They use the world's largest and most complex scientific ...

The High-Luminosity LHC, which is expected to be operational after 2025, will increase the LHC’s luminosity by a factor of 10. Luminosity is an important indicator of the performance of an accelerator ...

Bus line no. 66 (Thoiry Centre commercial <-> Geneva Airport) provides a regular daily service to Prévessin-CERN, passing through Saint-Genis Porte de France.

Particle physicist, Eckhard Elsen (born in 1955, German) held many committee positions, including chairing the LHC experiments committee from 2011-2014. Eckhard Elsen - Director for Research and ...