Accelerator Report: Beams injected into the LHC ahead of heavy ion collisions
Accelerator Report: Beams injected into the LHC ahead of heavy ion collisionsBeams are once again being injected into the Large Hadron Collider, with the status noted in real-time on LHC Page 1. On 30...
View ArticleThe joy of summer conferences
The joy of summer conferencesIt goes without saying that all eyes were on the Muon g-2 experiment this summer, as Fermilab announced the latest results on 10 August. I warmly congratulate Fermilab and...
View ArticleHL-LHC: successful tests validate a new remote alignment system for magnets
HL-LHC: successful tests validate a new remote alignment system for magnets “When dealing with a 27-km-long machine whose components must be aligned to within a few tenths of a millimetre, or sometimes...
View ArticleEmpowering change – new ambassadors at the CERN & Society Foundation
Empowering change – new ambassadors at the CERN & Society FoundationFrom left to right: Professor Rolf-Dieter Heuer, Dame Anne Richards and Professor Peter Jenni. (Image: CERN)The CERN &...
View ArticleComputer Security: Avoiding salmonella in your code
Computer Security: Avoiding salmonella in your codeWriting quality software is like preparing an amazing meal for your friends. Quality ingredients. Established utensils. A clean kitchen (at least...
View ArticleNew electronic motorway sticker available since 1 August 2023
New electronic motorway sticker available since 1 August 2023Since 1 August 2023, people wishing to acquire a Swiss motorway sticker can choose between the following two formats:self-adhesive sticker,...
View ArticleThe September/October issue of the CERN Courier is out
The September/October issue of the CERN Courier is out Links between particle physics and gravitational-wave science are strengthening, both in the theory realm and on the ground. A prime example is...
View ArticleAlumni event on 29 September: “Virtual company showroom” with Renishaw
Alumni event on 29 September: “Virtual company showroom” with RenishawJoin representatives from Renishaw to find out more about the company, potential job opportunities and the skills and talents they...
View ArticleAlumni event on 28 September: News from the Lab with CERN KT on Quantum
Alumni event on 28 September: News from the Lab with CERN KT on Quantum This “News from the lab” event will explore CERN’s Quantum Technology Initiative (QTI), a roadmap and research programme in...
View ArticleEntrance B closed on Sunday 17 September 2023 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Entrance B closed on Sunday 17 September 2023 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Due to roadworks on Route de Meyrin, CERN Entrance B will be closed to vehicles (including two-wheeled vehicles) on Sunday 17...
View ArticleAccelerating circular fashion
Accelerating circular fashionCurrently, only 1% of textile waste is recycled into new clothes. Recycling textile polymers is a costly and challenging task, as is the separation and recycling of blended...
View ArticleJoin us in celebrating the tenth edition of the Beamline for Schools...
Join us in celebrating the tenth edition of the Beamline for Schools competitionThe tenth edition of the Beamline for Schools (BL4S) competition takes place this year, featuring winning teams from the...
View ArticleThe heart of the matter
The heart of the matter29 September is World Heart Day, an occasion to raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and how to prevent them. In this context, the CERN Medical Service will join...
View ArticlePromoting the quality of working life
Promoting the quality of working lifeThe "Work Well Feel Well" ("Bien dans son travail") project was launched by the Director-General in 2017 and has become one of the pillars of mental health at CERN....
View ArticleNew books and e-books in August
New books and e-books in AugustThe Library team adds new resources for the CERN community every day in its catalogue. Check the August 2023 additions here. Some highlights by...
View ArticleIce creams on the Esplanade des Particules
Ice creams on the Esplanade des ParticulesGlacier des particules (Image: CERN)To help deal with the hot weather and to brighten up our working days, the latest addition to the Esplanade of Particles is...
View ArticleA new generation of iron-dominated electromagnets has been successfully...
A new generation of iron-dominated electromagnets has been successfully tested at CERN Many physics experiments at CERN require moderate magnetic fields (around 2 tesla) in a large gap over a large...
View ArticleWebinar on Federated Learning on 28 September
Webinar on Federated Learning on 28 September A federated learning (FL) platform, called CAFEIN*, based on artificial-intelligence (AI) algorithms, was developed at CERN in order to ensure immense...
View ArticleKT Seminar on 29 September: How AI and a CERN federated learning platform can...
KT Seminar on 29 September: How AI and a CERN federated learning platform can assist clinicians in the management of stroke patientsCERN’s federated learning platform, CAFEIN*, which was originally...
View ArticleAccelerating stroke prevention
Accelerating stroke prevention The complex system of the CERN accelerator chain requires immense precision in order to operate. To address this need, CERN researchers developed artificial intelligence...
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