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The Crystal Clear collaboration is celebrating its 30th anniversary this April – an opportunity to retrace an unusual journey
Relying on external software packages comes with a risk. Successful attack scenarios have been executed in the past
The installation of a new-generation neutron spallation target at the n_TOF facility marks the beginning of a new era for the collaboration
The upcoming deadline for knowledge transfer funding opportunities for CERN personnel is 17 May 2021
SND@LHC, or Scattering and Neutrino Detector at the LHC, will be the facility’s ninth experiment
On Saturday 24 April, 45 super-motivated "Django Girls" learned the basics of website development with CERN mentors by their side
CERN will welcome Danish industry on 2 and 3 June 2021 in a digital format
CERN’s state-of-the-art technologies are being translated into solutions for a greener future
