Read article 'Bridging Europe’s neutron gap'
Bridging Europe’s neutron gap
The recent closure of reactors means making the most of existing facilities while preparing accelerator-based sources, says Helmut Schober.
Read article 'Bridging Europe’s neutron gap'
Read article 'Particle physicists propose stripped-down ventilator to help combat COVID-19'
Particle physicists propose stripped-down ventilator to help combat COVID-19
The proposal, led by physicists and engineers from LHCb, is one of several being developed to meet growing demand for ventilators.
Read article 'Synchrotrons on the coronavirus frontline'
Synchrotrons on the coronavirus frontline
Researchers at Diamond Light Source and other synchrotron facilities are using intense X-rays to decipher the biochemical and structural makeup of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Read article 'A unique exercise in scientific diplomacy'
A unique exercise in scientific diplomacy
Michel Claessens’ new book ITER: The Giant Fusion Reactor unfolds 40 years of the history of nuclear fusion, says Lucio Rossi.
Read article 'Protons herald new cardiac treatment'
Protons herald new cardiac treatment
In a clinical world-first, a proton beam has been used to treat a patient with a ventricular tachycardia, which causes unsynchronised electrical impulses that prevent the heart from pumping blood.
Read article 'Linacs pushed to the limit in Chamonix'
Linacs pushed to the limit in Chamonix
Linac applications discussed at High Gradient 2019 ranged from CLIC to XFELs and medical accelerators.
Read article 'Kirkby bags aerosol award'
Kirkby bags aerosol award
Kirkby originated the CLOUD experiment at CERN.
Read article 'Building Gargantua'
Building Gargantua
Oliver James describes the visual effects which produced the black hole in Interstellar.
Read article 'Hadron therapy to get heavier in Southeast Europe'
Hadron therapy to get heavier in Southeast Europe
Design phase begins for SEEIIST, a centre for internationally competitive research founded in the spirit of the CERN model.
Read article 'CERN and ESA join forces in harsh environments'
CERN and ESA join forces in harsh environments
CERN has signed a collaboration agreement with the European Space Agency to address the challenges of harsh radiation environments.
