Tag: General public
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ISOLDE takes a solid tick forward towards a nuclear clock
The observation at CERN’s nuclear physics facility of a long-sought decay of the thorium-229 nucleus in a solid-state system is a key step towards a clock that could outclass today’s most precise atomic clocks
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Let’s quantum
A first-of-its-kind workshop at CERN saw high-school students coming to the Laboratory to discover the fascinating field of quantum science and technology
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30 years of a free and open Web
30 April 2023 marks 30 years since the release of the World Wide Web software to the public
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SuperNode and CERN collaborate on new solutions for renewable energy transmission
The result of this collaboration on superconductivity could greatly improve energy transmission and accelerate the transition to renewable energy
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Probing fundamental symmetries of nature with the Higgs boson
The ATLAS collaboration tested Higgs-boson interactions with the carriers of the weak force, looking for signs of charge-parity symmetry violation
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New compact accelerator to help preserve heritage artworks
CERN and INFN have developed a compact, transportable accelerator for the non-destructive analysis of historical artifacts and artworks, providing a cheaper, more accessible method of analysing large or fragile items of this nature
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From CERN to Jupiter: Juice embarks on its historic journey
Before embarking on its journey, critical components of ESA’s interplanetary mission were tested in the only facility on Earth capable of replicating Jupiter’s harsh radiative environment
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CERN marks the second World Quantum Day
CERN joins in the celebrations on 14 April involving scientists from more than 65 countries
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HEARTS innovates to foster European access to space
The EU-funded project HEARTS aims at providing access to high-energy heavy ion radiation testing facilities for space exploitation and space exploration
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Kicking off
Following the installation of kicker magnets that are more heat resistant and their successful tests during the SPS scrubbing run, the SPS is getting ready for High-Luminosity LHC operation.