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CERN pays tribute to Peter Higgs

Peter Higgs passed away on 8 April at the age of 94

Obituary
Physics
10 April, 2024
Physics
Obituary
10 April, 2024

The CMS experiment at CERN measures a key parameter of the Standard Model

With this measurement the LHC is again demonstrating its ability to provide very high-precision measurements and bringing new insights into an old mystery

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Physics
03 April, 2024

CERN and the Swiss Arts Council announce the artists selected for the sixth edition of Connect

Arts at CERN, in collaboration with the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, today announced Robin Meier Wiratunga and Vimala Pons as the artists selected for the sixth edition of Connect

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At CERN
03 April, 2024

First observation of photons-to-taus in proton–proton collisions by CMS

Using the outstanding tracking capabilities of the CMS detector, the collaboration observed two photons producing two tau-leptons in proton–proton collisions

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Physics
25 March, 2024

Brazil becomes Associate Member State of CERN

Brazil has become the first Associate Member State of CERN in the Americas

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At CERN
22 March, 2024

AEgIS experiment paves the way for new set of antimatter studies by laser-cooling positronium

In cooling positronium with laser light for the first time, AEgIS may also have taken the first step towards a matter–antimatter system that emits laser-like gamma-ray light

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Physics
22 February, 2024

CERN celebrates 70 years of scientific discovery and innovation

CERN will turn 70 on 29 September 2024. A rich celebration programme will enable the public to celebrate CERN’s illustrious past and engage with its bright future

Press release
At CERN
25 January, 2024
At CERN
Press release
25 January, 2024

CERN Council decides to conclude cooperation with Russia and Belarus in 2024

The Organization’s cooperation with the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus will conclude at the expiry in 2024 of the International Cooperation Agreements (ICAs)

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At CERN
15 December, 2023

CERN publishes its environment report for 2021–2022

The report highlights progress and areas for future development in CERN’s ongoing efforts to minimise its environmental footprint

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Knowledge sharing
04 December, 2023
Knowledge sharing
News
04 December, 2023

Exotic atomic nucleus sheds light on the world of quarks

CERN and the Accelerator Laboratory in Jyväskylä, Finland, have teamed up to weigh in on the understanding of the effects of the weak force on quarks

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Physics
28 November, 2023