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On 10 July, CERN and APPEC founded EuCAPT, a research centre for astroparticle physics theory
New vacuum chambers are being developed for the ALICE and CMS experiments
Please note that a new service has been created to manage all requests concerning the supply of gases
Nicole L’Huillier and Alan Bogana have presented the first fruits of their residence at CERN: a sound sculpture and a holographic work
On Tuesday 13 August and Thursday 15 August, the CERN openlab summer students 2019 will present their work at a dedicated public Lighting Talk session
Here are two new twists – probably still theoretical, but both pointing towards new ways to spy on you by misusing your microphone…
You can read it online or get a paper copy at the Library
The second part of the CERN-UNESCO School on Digital Libraries took place at CERN at the end of June
Dutch artist Rosa Menkman has been selected as the winner of the first Collide International award in Barcelona alongside four Honorary Mentions
