Opinion Archives – Page 7 of 21

‘A CERN for climate change’

An exascale computing facility modelled on the organisation of CERN would enable a step-change in quantifying climate change, argue Tim Palmer and Bjorn Stevens.

Exploring the Hubble tension

Cosmologist and theoretical physicist Licia Verde discusses the current tension between early- and late-time measurements of the expansion rate of the universe.

Making a difference

Accelerator physicist and science communicator Suzie Sheehy discusses her work, her new book, and how to increase the appeal of a research career.

Muon g–2: the promise of a generation

The recent Fermilab result offers a moment to reflect on perseverance and collaboration.

Still seeking solutions

Steven Weinberg reflects on winning the Breakthrough Prize, effective field theory, and the mass-hierarchy problem.

Connecting physics with society

Audiences never look at particle physics with the same eyes once they’ve learned about its wider applications.

Implementing a vision for CERN’s future

The 2020 update of the European strategy for particle physics forms the basis of CERN’s objectives for the next five years, explains CERN Director-General Fabiola Gianotti.