Read article 'Ten windows on the future of particle physics'
Ten windows on the future of particle physics
Paris Sphicas highlights key takeaways from the briefing book of the 2026 update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics.
Read article 'Ten windows on the future of particle physics'
Read article 'Standardising sustainability: step one'
Standardising sustainability: step one
The Laboratory Directors Group has published guidance on evaluating the carbon impact of accelerator projects.
Read article 'ICFA meets in Madison'
ICFA meets in Madison
The 99th meeting of the International Committee for Future Accelerators took place on 24 August 2025, in Madison.
Read article 'CEPC matures, but approval is on hold'
CEPC matures, but approval is on hold
The Circular Electron–Positron Collider (CEPC), a 100-km electron–positron “Higgs factory” proposed in China, has reached the technical-design stage but will not be included for approval or co...
Read article 'Europe’s collider strategy takes shape'
Europe’s collider strategy takes shape
How are community inputs and debates shaping the ongoing update to the European strategy for particle physics? The Courier consults two scientists tasked with representing CERN Member States and the h...
Read article 'US publishes 40-year vision for particle physics'
US publishes 40-year vision for particle physics
In June, the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published an unprecedented 40-year strategy for US particle physics.
Read article 'Two takes on the economics of big science'
Two takes on the economics of big science
Economist from the University of Milan, Massimo Florio, reviews "Big Science, Innovation & Societal Contributions" and "The Economics of Big Science 2.0".
Read article 'Slovenia, Ireland and Chile tighten ties with CERN'
Slovenia, Ireland and Chile tighten ties with CERN
Slovenia becomes CERN’s 25th Member State, and Ireland and Chile have signed agreements to become Associate Member States.
Read article 'A new phase for the FCC'
A new phase for the FCC
FCC Week 2025 took place in Vienna from 19 to 23 May.
Read article 'Charting DESY’s future'
Charting DESY’s future
DESY’s new chair, Beate Heinemann, reflects on the laboratory’s evolving role in science and society – from building next-generation accelerators to navigating Europe’s geopolitical landscape.
