Tag: News
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CLOUD discovers new way by which aerosols rapidly form and grow at high altitude
The resultant particles quickly spread around the globe, potentially influencing Earth’s climate on an intercontinental scale
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ALICE makes first direct observation of a fundamental effect in particle physics
The observation provides direct experimental access to the mass of an elementary particle known as the charm quark
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Computer Security: Catch me if you can
The Zebra Scientific Alliance has been compromised; hit hard by an attacker. Zebra’s IT experts and computer emergency response teams are on the prowl, trying to get to the bottom of the malicious deeds
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Environmental awareness: mobility at CERN
This infographic displays the four pillars of mobility at CERN. The graph is based on data provided by CITEC who carried out the latest survey on mobility in the Organization for CERN. Note: Individual Motorised Transport (IMT) comprises individual car, car sharing and motorbike/scooter. Don’t forget to keep in touch via the dedicated Environment Mattermost
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Computer Security: Spot the difference?
We have repeatedly published articles on “phishing” and the risks when browsing the web or opening emails. STOP – THINK – DON’T CLICK is still the mantra to follow
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CLIC technology for compact light sources
X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs), the latest generation of synchrotron-radiation sources, are as sought-after as they’re scarce. The X-rays emitted by the electrons inside these linear accelerators are of precious help for research and medicine, but their high cost and complexity have meant that only a few such facilities are currently in operation worldwide. CompactLight, an
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CMS tries out the seesaw
The collaboration has put the seesaw model of neutrino mass to a new test
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Success for the 2022 Django Girls Geneva virtual event
On Saturday, 30 April 2022, 48 “Django Girls” took their first steps in computer programming, coached by CERN experts.
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The Swiss Federal Council holds an extramural session at CERN
The special session of Switzerland’s executive body was followed by an official visit by the President of the Confederation.
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Farewell to two CERN club giants
Freddy Streun, co-founder of the CERN Ski club, and Norman Eatough, founder of the CERN Croquet club, are retiring from their club activities after decades of tireless service