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First observation of single top quark production with W and Z bosons

This incredibly rare phenomenon, observed at the CMS experiment, can help probe the fundamental forces of nature

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Physics
03 November, 2025

Ion recycling to illuminate the heaviest elements

A sophisticated electrostatic trap at CERN’s ISOLDE facility could help researchers probe the chemical reactivity of the rarest and least understood elements

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Physics
03 November, 2025

Ireland becomes an Associate Member State of CERN

CERN welcomes Ireland as an Associate Member State

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At CERN
22 October, 2025

LHC inducted into TIME’s Best Inventions Hall of Fame

TIME has chosen the LHC as one of the 25 most iconic inventions from the past 25 years

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Knowledge sharing
10 October, 2025
Knowledge sharing
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10 October, 2025

European Strategy update enters final straight

The completion of the Physics Briefing Book on 2 October marks a major milestone towards the 2026 update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics

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Physics
03 October, 2025

Shape-shifting collisions probe secrets of early Universe

The first high-energy collisions between light nuclei at the Large Hadron Collider confirm the unusual “bowling-pin” shape of neon nuclei and offer up a new tool to study the extreme state of matter produced in the aftermath of the Big Bang

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Physics
18 September, 2025

CERN launches Generation Higgs, its new cultural season, with Cédric Klapisch on 25 September

With Generation Higgs, CERN honours the young minds already shaping today’s scientific landscape

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At CERN
08 September, 2025

CERN and Pro Helvetia extend “Connect” collaboration and launch Connect Argentina residency

Artists Juan Sorrentino and Céline Manz will jointly complete a dual residency at CERN and the Pierre Auger Observatory as the artists selected for Connect Argentina

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At CERN
26 August, 2025

A quantum leap for antimatter measurements

Demonstration of first antimatter quantum bit paves the way for substantially improved tests of nature’s fundamental symmetries

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Physics
23 July, 2025

Announcing the winners of CERN’s photography competition

The three winning pictures reflect the Laboratory’s identity and futuristic feel, portraying the ongoing innovation work for future colliders

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At CERN
17 July, 2025