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A new data centre at CERN
A new data centre at CERN The new data centre complements the existing centre and will allow CERN to respond to the growing data-processing needs of the worldwide scientific community 23 February, 2024 | By Antonella Del Rosso On 23 February 2024, a brand-new data centre was inaugurated on CERN’s Prévessin site (France), marking the
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From particle physics to medicine
From particle physics to medicine Spend a fascinating evening discovering how the technologies of particle physics are driving progress in medicine BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/de-la-physique-des-particules-la-medecine) Did you know that particle accelerators are also used to treat cancer? That medical imaging has taken great leaps forwards thanks to the crystals and chips
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Record participation in the 2024 Women and Girls in Science and Technology event!
Record participation in the 2024 Women and Girls in Science and Technology event! In the course of a week, more than 5800 local schoolchildren spent time with female science ambassadors. From 5 to 9 February, more than eighty female ambassadors from CERN, the University of Geneva, EPFL and LAPP spoke to 5800 local pupils, giving
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A year to celebrate CERN’s 70th anniversary
A year to celebrate CERN’s 70th anniversary Celebrations begin with Unveiling the Universe, an event combining science, art and culture in CERN Science Gateway on 30 January Happy 2024 from CERN! In 2024, CERN is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Throughout the year, events and activities will showcase the Laboratory’s rich past, as well as its
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CERN publishes its environment report for 2021–2022
CERN publishes its environment report for 2021–2022 The report highlights progress and areas for future development in CERN’s ongoing efforts to minimise its environmental footprint BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/le-cern-publie-son-rapport-sur-lenvironnement-2021-2022) CERN Science Gateway is a net-zero carbon footprint building (image : CERN) Today, CERN is publishing its third environment report for the
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Host State Presidents visit CERN
Host State Presidents visit CERN President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to Switzerland at the invitation of the President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron in the LHC tunnel on the occasion of his state visit to Switzerland, with the President of the
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Futur en tous genres 2023 at CERN
Futur en tous genres 2023 at CERN Experiences and workshops that inspire future careers! On Thursday, 9 November 2023, CERN once again took part in the Futur en tous genres event. The aim of this initiative is to make schoolchildren aware of the diverse range of careers available to them and to encourage them to
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Registration is now open for the 2024 edition of Women and Girls in Science and Technology!
Registration is now open for the 2024 edition of Women and Girls in Science and Technology! From 5 to 9 February 2024, ambassadors for women and girls in science will be visiting local schools to talk to pupils about their profession. Register your class now! CERN, the UNIGE Faculty of Science, EPFL and the Laboratoire
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The 12th “Partage ta science” symposium took place at CERN
The 12th “Partage ta science” symposium took place at CERN Seven students from secondary schools in the Pays de Gex and Geneva presented their final-year work at a scientific symposium organised by young people, for young people. On Friday, 13 October 2023, CERN welcomed students from secondary schools in Switzerland and France to the cross-border
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CERN Science Gateway: public events programme
CERN Science Gateway: public events programme A season of events for all: find out what is in store now that CERN Science Gateway has opened its doors (Image: CERN) CERN Science Gateway is our new flagship venue for visitors from all over the world wishing to learn more about the Laboratory and its work. The