More about CERN

From understanding the fundamentals of particle physics to celebrating our diverse community, this page guides you through our most exciting initiatives and opportunities. Whether you're curious about our current projects, interested in visiting us, or ready to dive deep into the intricacies of our work, this is one of your starting points.
Birthplace of the World Wide Web
In 1989, CERN scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, revolutionising global communication.
Home of the Large Hadron Collider
CERN operates the LHC, the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator, where the Higgs boson was discovered in 2012.
International Collaboration
With 25 member states and thousands of scientists from around the world, CERN is a model of global scientific cooperation.
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