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Congratulations on the direct detection of gravitational waves

This week saw the announcement of an extraordinary physics result: the first direct detection of gravitational waves.

Opinion
At CERN
15 February, 2016
At CERN
Opinion
15 February, 2016

Detection of Gravitational Waves

The announcement by LIGO and VIRGO collaborations of direct detection of gravitational waves confirms one of Einstein's major predictions

Opinion
Physics
10 February, 2016
Physics
Opinion
10 February, 2016

The Chamonix workshop: a key point in the CERN calendar

Last week I attended the annual LHC performance workshop in Chamonix. This meeting is an essential part of the CERN calendar.

Opinion
At CERN
01 February, 2016
At CERN
Opinion
01 February, 2016

Looking forward to a great year ahead

The year 2016 will be very challenging but also very exciting for all of us at CERN.

Opinion
At CERN
18 January, 2016
At CERN
Opinion
18 January, 2016

The CERN model as a possible template for global cooperation

CERN’s relationship with the United Nations continues to thrive

Opinion
At CERN
19 October, 2015

Breaking the Rules

This week it's the turn of heavy-ion physics to take the spotlight

Opinion
Physics
05 October, 2015
Physics
Opinion
05 October, 2015

News from Council

Council elected a new President, who will take up his mandate on 1 January along with the new management team, which was also approved yesterday

Opinion
At CERN
21 September, 2015
At CERN
Opinion
21 September, 2015

Our humanity at CERN

Diversity and respect are defining aspects of CERN, says Director-General Rolf Heuer

Opinion
At CERN
20 July, 2015
At CERN
Opinion
20 July, 2015

Report from Council

This week’s Council meeting was dominated by discussions about the long-term, sustainable future of CERN

Opinion
Accelerators
22 June, 2015
Accelerators
Opinion
22 June, 2015

Promoting respect at home and abroad

This week, CERN Director-General Rolf Heuer focusses on respect, whether at home, at work or on the international scene

Opinion
At CERN
28 April, 2015
At CERN
Opinion
28 April, 2015