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Towards new physics with bent crystals

Double crystal channelling observed for the first time at the LHC, a milestone for future short-lived particle research

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New encounters between art and science

Arts at CERN and Pro Helvetia extend their collaboration with the launch of an artistic residency in Argentina

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Latest News

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New! ISOLDE investigates island of inversion Physics 2 September, 2025
Towards new physics with bent crystals Experiments 29 August, 2025
Students step up to the I.FAST innovation cha... Knowledge sharing 27 August, 2025
CERN and Pro Helvetia extend “Connect” collab... At CERN 26 August, 2025
Remembering Herwig Schopper (1924 – 2025) Obituary 21 August, 2025
Summer students shine at CERN At CERN 20 August, 2025
CERN technology showcased in the context of U... Knowledge sharing 13 August, 2025
AWAKE accelerator upgrade gets a head start Accelerators 12 August, 2025
CERN at the “Avignon Off” Theatre Festival Knowledge sharing 30 July, 2025
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What is the nature of our Universe?

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