Read article 'Exploring nuclei at the limits'
Exploring nuclei at the limits
Studies using traps and lasers not only help researchers understand nuclear structure, but also offer new ways to look for physics beyond the Standard Model.
Read article 'Exploring nuclei at the limits'
Read article 'ESS under construction'
ESS under construction
The European Spallation Source will provide neutron beams 100 times brighter than those from reactor sources, enabling new research into material properties and fundamental physics.
Read article 'Neutron sources join the fight against COVID-19'
Neutron sources join the fight against COVID-19
Advanced neutron facilities such as the Institut Laue-Langevin are gearing up to enable a deeper understanding of the structural workings of SARS-CoV-2.
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 '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.
