Au revoir Linac2 et merci pour tous les protons
So long, Linac2, and thanks for all the protonsCorinne PralavoriocmenardTue, 11/13/2018 - 11:17 (Image: CERN)View of the Linac2 accelerator. (Image: Maximilien Brice/CERN)At 3 p.m. on Monday, 12...
View ArticleDon't miss the TEDxCERN pre-event
Don't miss the TEDxCERN pre-eventanschaefWed, 11/14/2018 - 13:40 Tamsin Edwards (Image: CERN)For all those who won’t be able to attend the TEDxCERN event scheduled on Tuesday 20 November 2018 at...
View ArticleTEDxCERN: events worth experiencing this week
TEDxCERN: events worth experiencing this weekAntonella Del RossocagrigorMon, 11/19/2018 - 09:34TEDxCERN 2018 is a whole series of events and initiatives taking place this week (Image: CERN)TEDxCERN is...
View ArticleUsing CERN magnet technology in innovative cancer treatment
Using CERN magnet technology in innovative cancer treatmentLinn TvedeGiovanni PorcellanacagrigorMon, 11/19/2018 - 22:56The new compact non-rotating gantry design enables the treatment of tumours from...
View ArticlePlaces available – crèche and school at CERN
Places available – crèche and school at CERNanschaefThu, 11/22/2018 - 12:01 The Jardin des Particules, the crèche and school run by the Staff Association, currently has a number of full- and part-time...
View ArticleComputer Security: The problem with crypto-mining
Computer Security: The problem with crypto-miningThe Computer Security TeamanschaefThu, 11/22/2018 - 15:44Following on from Java, app programming, Raspberry Pi, cloud computing and machine learning,...
View ArticleGoogle and Micron join CERN openlab
Google and Micron join CERN openlabAndrew PurcellcmenardFri, 11/23/2018 - 11:46Last week, at the 2018 Supercomputing Conference in Dallas, Texas, two new companies announced that they are joining CERN...
View ArticleAt restaurant 1 from 26 to 30 November: raclette!
At restaurant 1 from 26 to 30 November: raclette!anschaefFri, 11/23/2018 - 15:42- 18.00 CHF per person -Three portions of racletteCharcuteriePotatoesComplimentary limoncelloBook on 022 767 28 14 or at...
View ArticleExchanging a foreign driving licence in France
Exchanging a foreign driving licence in FranceanschaefMon, 11/26/2018 - 10:58French law does not authorise holders of a special residence permit issued by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs...
View ArticleTEDxCERN: A remarkable elephant in the room
TEDxCERN: A remarkable elephant in the room Cristina AgrigoroaecagrigorMon, 11/26/2018 - 14:26 (Image: CERN)As with each edition, this year’s TEDxCERN triggered a high dose of inspiration and raised a...
View Article4 and 5 December: World Scientific Publishing Book Fair
4 and 5 December: World Scientific Publishing Book FairanschaefTue, 11/27/2018 - 10:38The World Scientific Publishing Book Fair will take place on the ground floor of the Main Building (500), near...
View ArticleLHC Report: entering the last week of the heavy-ion run
LHC Report: entering the last week of the heavy-ion runJohn JowettanschaefTue, 11/27/2018 - 11:56Although the LHC is approaching the end of Run 2, a major milestone in its history, there is little...
View ArticleLet's wander in the forest
Let's wander in the forestCorinne PralavoriocagrigorTue, 11/27/2018 - 12:34 (Image: CERN)Some of the activities at CERN can be rustic. More than 65 CERN people discovered in November the horse-logging...
View ArticleHow to have a safe and healthy winter
How to have a safe and healthy winterDoris Forkel-WirthanschaefTue, 11/27/2018 - 12:56Last week’s snow reminded us that winter is on its way, with all its attendant possibilities. However, it is not...
View ArticleAccess to SM18 in December and January
Access to SM18 in December and JanuaryThe SMB departmentanschaefTue, 11/27/2018 - 13:19Please note that, due to work under way to install a new gate, access to hall SM18 via the Route de l’Europe will...
View ArticleAccess to the Organization’s site during the end-of-year closure
Access to the Organization’s site during the end-of-year closureThe SMB departmentanschaefTue, 11/27/2018 - 14:13This year, CERN will be closed from Saturday, 22 December 2018 to Sunday, 6 January 2019...
View ArticleCrystal cleaning the LHC beam
Crystal cleaning the LHC beamAbha Eli PhoboocagrigorTue, 11/27/2018 - 12:47 Quasi-mosaic crystal built at PNPI (Image: CERN)Beams travel inside the LHC at close to the speed of light and cleaning out...
View Article122nd ACCU Meeting
122nd ACCU MeetinganschaefWed, 11/28/2018 - 12:31Agenda for the 122nd ACCU meeting to be held on Tuesday, 4 December 2018 at 9:15 a.m. in Room Georges Charpak (Room F, 60/6-015) Chairperson’s remarks...
View ArticleOfficial holidays in 2019 and end-of-year closure 2019/2020
Official holidays in 2019 and end-of-year closure 2019/2020anschaefThu, 11/29/2018 - 12:00Official holidays in 2019 (in addition to the special leave during the annual closure):Tuesday, 1 January (New...
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