Read article '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'
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'
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'
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.
Read article 'Linacs pushed to the limit in Chamonix'
Linac applications discussed at High Gradient 2019 ranged from CLIC to XFELs and medical accelerators.
Read article 'Kirkby bags aerosol award'
Kirkby originated the CLOUD experiment at CERN.
Read article 'Building Gargantua'
Oliver James describes the visual effects which produced the black hole in Interstellar.
Read article 'Hadron therapy to get heavier in Southeast Europe'
Design phase begins for SEEIIST, a centre for internationally competitive research founded in the spirit of the CERN model.
Read article 'CERN and ESA join forces in harsh environments'
CERN has signed a collaboration agreement with the European Space Agency to address the challenges of harsh radiation environments.
Read article 'The cutting edge of cancer research'
In recent years, physicists have contributed insights into the interplay of phenomena at different scales.
