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CERN is organising the first Physics FameLab, to be held on 21 May. Enter the competition now
Watch the webcast of a discussion today at 12.15pm at the Swiss Press Club, on the ethics, economics and politics of scientific research
The CMS collaboration recently completed the full Run 1 data analysis in each of the most important channels for the decay and production of the Higgs
Incorporating sound scientific advice into governance structures is of of vital importance, says Rolf Heuer
For the first time a collider has brought ions of helium-3 into collision with gold nuclei
This year's Lift conference will feature events led by the CERN community. Limited free tickets are available for CERN people
CERN physicists travelled to Nepal and India to bring a plethora of particle physics events to schools, universities and public venues
Significant snow is forecast overnight
In 2015 net monthly remuneration will be paid into individual bank accounts on the following dates...
Want to conduct an experiment at a fully operational CERN beamline? Just over 3 weeks left to register for the Beamline for schools competition!
