Read article 'Data privacy concerns us all'
Data privacy concerns us all
It is no coincidence that many dystopian visions of the future have breach of data privacy at the core of their plots, says David Foster.
Read article 'Data privacy concerns us all'
Read article 'A new era for particle physics'
A new era for particle physics
"A new picture is emerging, one where co-ordination among and participation in these mega-efforts is required at an international level."
Read article 'Birth of the high-energy network'
Birth of the high-energy network
The new community, united by a shared pride in having contributed to CERN’s scientific endeavours, will provide an opportunity for alumni to maintain links with the Organization.
Read article 'Accelerating gender equality'
Accelerating gender equality
"We all need to join forces to assure CERN’s ongoing commitment to diversity."
Read article 'Reaching out in the era of big science'
Reaching out in the era of big science
The International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG) is making a concerted effort to popularise particle physics.
Read article 'Unity through global science'
Unity through global science
The geographical enlargement policy of 2010 is important for the future of the CERN, says Emmanuel Tsesmelis.
Read article 'A record year for the LHC'
A record year for the LHC
LHC proton running for 2016 reached a conclusion on 26 October, after seven months of colliding protons at an energy of 13 TeV. The tally for the year is truly impressive. I could mention the fact t...
Read article 'The usefulness of ‘useless’ knowledge'
The usefulness of ‘useless’ knowledge
It is practically impossible to find a piece of technology that cannot be traced back to the work of scientists motivated purely by a desire to understand the world.
Read article 'Reactors and accelerators join forces'
Reactors and accelerators join forces
Demand for medical isotopes requires reactor- and accelerator-based production methods.
Read article 'The end of computing’s steam age'
The end of computing’s steam age
Steam once powered the world. If you wanted to build a factory, or a scientific laboratory, you needed a steam engine and a supply of coal. Today, for most of us, power comes out of the wall in the fo...
