Read article 'CLOUD clarifies cause of urban smog'
CLOUD clarifies cause of urban smog
The result could shape policies for reducing urban particle pollution.
Read article 'CLOUD clarifies cause of urban smog'
Read article 'Lofty thinking'
Lofty thinking
CERN’s CLOUD experiment has merged the best of particle physics and atmospheric science into a novel experimental approach, says spokesperson Jasper Kirkby.
Read article 'Surveying the surveyors'
Surveying the surveyors
The need at CERN to align components within a fraction of a millimetre demands skills and tools beyond the scope of normal surveyor jobs.
Read article 'CERN trials graphene for magnetic measurements'
CERN trials graphene for magnetic measurements
With atomically thin active sensing components, graphene-based Hall probes incur reduced systematic errors.
Read article 'IPAC goes virtual'
IPAC goes virtual
3000 accelerator specialists gathered in cyber-space for the 11th International Particle Accelerator Conference.
Read article 'Bridging Europe’s neutron gap'
Bridging Europe’s neutron gap
The recent closure of reactors means making the most of existing facilities while preparing accelerator-based sources, says Helmut Schober.
Read article 'Particle physicists propose stripped-down ventilator to help combat COVID-19'
Particle physicists propose stripped-down ventilator to help combat COVID-19
The proposal, led by physicists and engineers from LHCb, is one of several being developed to meet growing demand for ventilators.
Read article 'Synchrotrons on the coronavirus frontline'
Synchrotrons on the coronavirus frontline
Researchers at Diamond Light Source and other synchrotron facilities are using intense X-rays to decipher the biochemical and structural makeup of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Read article 'A unique exercise in scientific diplomacy'
A unique exercise in scientific diplomacy
Michel Claessens’ new book ITER: The Giant Fusion Reactor unfolds 40 years of the history of nuclear fusion, says Lucio Rossi.
Read article 'Protons herald new cardiac treatment'
Protons herald new cardiac treatment
In a clinical world-first, a proton beam has been used to treat a patient with a ventricular tachycardia, which causes unsynchronised electrical impulses that prevent the heart from pumping blood.
