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With their latest dark-matter searches, both the NA62 and NA64 experiments start probing several well motivated light dark-matter models
FLOTUS is a new addition to the CLOUD experiment at CERN. By accelerating the oxidation of organic vapours before injecting them into the CLOUD chamber, FLOTUS allows more complex atmospheric phenomena to be studied
Despite challenging working conditions, the vacuum leak caused by the quench that occurred on 17 July was repaired in less than 10 days
CMS presents results of searches for long-lived neutral particles
The 2023 edition of CERN’s annual hackathon took place from 21 to 23 July, with the theme “science, research and education”
“Social engineering” is the art of manipulating you to perform actions you would not normally perform
It may surprise you, but being a CERN Guide can give you unexpected benefits, especially with Science Gateway about to open this autumn.
A season of events for all: find out what is in store now that CERN Science Gateway has opened its doors
Scroll through the photo diary to relive the repair of the LHC
SESAME, the Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East laboratory, welcomes Iraq as its first Associate Member
A large number of visitors are expected at CERN Science Gateway from this autumn, and the youngest ones will be given special treatment
