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Fundamental research at the ISOLDE and n_TOF facilities at CERN has applications in a wide variety of areas of astrophysics, medical physics, energy and more
An agreement between CERN and the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) was signed on 4 December 2020
ECFA has launched a survey to learn how the achievements of individual researchers are recognised in collaborations
How we produce, share and preserve knowledge has transformed with advancements in technology and changes in publishing methods, especially in research
CERN and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) will work together in all domains of science, technology and engineering
Physicists from across the globe bring a welcome richness to the LHC experiments, says former ATLAS spokesperson Peter Jenni
The president of Council offers a personal insight into the continuing attraction of collaboration with CERN
The Linear Collider Collaboration unites global development work for a next-generation particle collider
