Category: News
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La nuit est belle 2026
From 09 to 11 October, CERN will be participating in the 6th edition of “La nuit est belle” event, by switching off the lights of its premises on both Friday and Saturday night
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Imagining the future of physics
The exhibition Why? It matters. Matière à questions invites the public to explore the big questions, challenges and decisions that will shape the future of particle physics.
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Photo exhibition | The impact of CERN technologies: from fundamental research to our everyday lives
An exhibition on the Esplanade des Particules showcases in images some of the practical applications of CERN technologies and the expertise of CERN scientists and engineers
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Future Explorers
Future Explorers Space, mountains, oceans: Science at the frontiers of exploration TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 2026 Awaken your inner explorer at CERN’s summer science festival, blending inspiring talks, hands-on and fun activities for all ages and live music under the stars. Saturday 11 July 2026, from 16:00 until 23:00 CERN Science Gateway Campus On Saturday 11
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Reading the layers beneath Lake Geneva
Reading the layers beneath Lake Geneva Geological investigations for the FCC studies continue with measurements on Lake Geneva TUESDAY, 21 JULY 2026 Understanding what lies beneath the surface is essential to assessing any major underground infrastructure project. For the placement studies for the proposed Future Circular Collider (FCC), this means developing the most accurate possible picture
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The Science Gateway passes the million mark
The Science Gateway passes the million mark CERN’s science outreach centre attracts visitors and acclaim THURSDAY, 02 JULY 2026 By Corinne Pralavorio At 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 1 July, the Science Gateway passed the symbolic mark of one million visitors thanks to Elna, Antoni and their 10-year-old twins, who were visiting from Barcelona. Since opening in
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CERN bids to host the Tour de France
CERN bids to host the Tour de France A stage of the 2029 Tour de France could take place in the Pays de Gex and the canton of Geneva, with the start line in front of the Science Gateway TUESDAY, 30 JUNE 2026 CERN and the local authorities in its two Host States have applied
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New study highlights CERN’s socio-economic contributions as a global research hub
New study highlights CERN’s socio-economic contributions as a global research hub Findings show that CERN strengthens skills and expertise, fosters innovation and technological advancement and creates global partnerships WEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE 2026 The newly published study Assessment of the socio-economic benefits of CERN activities reports on CERN’s activities over the past 25 years and highlights a range
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Happy World Environment Day!
Happy World Environment Day! When most people think of CERN, they think of particle collisions, the Higgs boson and the boundaries of human knowledge. But there’s another frontier CERN is quietly advancing: environmental responsibility CERN’s 4th Environment Report (2023–2024) – the most recent to date – is a powerful reminder that big science and sustainable
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Passez voir le stand du CERN à la Nuit de la science les 4 et 5 juillet prochains
Passez voir le stand du CERN à la Nuit de la science les 4 et 5 juillet prochains Avant l’ombre, la lumière. Et avant la lumière ? LUNDI, 15 JUIN 2026 Jusqu’à quelques fractions de seconde après le Big Bang de l’Univers, la lumière n’était pas encore libre de voyager. Elle était prisonnière de la