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This week saw the announcement of an extraordinary physics result: the first direct detection of gravitational waves.
The TED website now hosts even more TEDxCERN talks, reaching viewers of more than 1 million per video
The emergency stop tests of the Prevessin site area 10 are planned on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
For the Innovation for Change project 50 young talents will apply advanced technology to finding solutions for social needs
Last week I attended the annual LHC performance workshop in Chamonix. This meeting is an essential part of the CERN calendar.
CERN’s Director General contributes to debate on open science at annual gathering of political and business leaders
The Laboratory welcomes the President of Lithuania and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
High-school students can register now for the beamline for schools competition to create and carry out an experiment at CERN
After a major revamp in 2015, CERN’s Microcosm exhibition is once again open to visitors
Autotransfert test: Electrical power cuts on the Meyrin site Saturday 30 January 2016 and Sunday 31 January 2016
This year's school will be held in Norway from 15-28 June. Register by 19 February 2016
