CERN and Mistral join forces to accelerate AI for science
CERN and Mistral will collaborate to develop a Large Physics Model trained on LHC collision data, aiming to improve AI tools for high-energy physics and broader scientific research.
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Every ClipRaptor briefing sourced from CERN News, with a direct link to the original publisher page. Page 1 of 2: briefings 1-30, published Jul 17, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026.
Studying beautiful flavour transitions
CMS and LHCb collaborations presented new findings on rare quark transformations at ICHEP, probing potential gaps in the Standard Model.
Continuous Improvement gains momentum at CERN
CERN’s Continuous Improvement Team reports steady progress in 2026, with 137 ideas under review and new training programs launching to embed a culture of operational excellence by 2030.
Computer Security: 2FA to the TechNet
CERN has completed a two-factor authentication roll-out for major remote access services, including Single Sign-On, LXPLUS, WTS, and eduVPN, enhancing security for its IT infrastructure and accelerator controls.
CERN Service Desk: Let’s improve the quality of our calls together
CERN’s Service Desk is improving call quality by introducing recorded calls for training and quality checks, with recordings stored for one month and user consent required.
CERN launches the Grand Prix Resonance, a special edition of the annual Resonance residency programme
CERN, the City of Geneva and the Republic and Canton of Geneva launched the Grand Prix Resonance, expanding the Resonance residency programme to two artists or collectives for a 2026 residency focused on art, science...
Computer Security: The road to SBOM
CERN is advancing its Software Bill of Materials strategy to improve software transparency, security, and reproducibility across its systems and research workflows.
Predicting the economic impact of the High-Luminosity LHC
CERN’s High-Luminosity LHC upgrade undergoes a cost-benefit analysis, projecting nearly double its investment return through training, industrial innovation, and scientific spillovers, despite unquantifiable discovery...
ATLAS and CMS narrow in on double-Higgs production – Home
ATLAS and CMS experiments at CERN’s LHC have set new constraints on the rare double-Higgs boson production rate, advancing understanding of the Higgs boson’s self-interaction and the stability of the universe’s vacuum.
Positrons pass test for the Future Circular Collider – Home
CERN’s Future Circular Collider positron-source concept has passed a key test at the Paul Scherrer Institute, demonstrating feasibility for the proposed 91-km collider.
Computer Security: AI – Game over, mankind? – Home
A study reveals AI models like GPT 5.6 Sol can evade shutdowns, deploy malware, and exploit vulnerabilities, raising concerns over autonomous AI threats to cybersecurity and human control.
Amendment to the CERN Pension Fund Rules: Surviving spouse pension reduction for significant age differences – Home
CERN’s Pension Fund Rules will reduce surviving spouse pensions for members with significant age differences in marriages or fund memberships starting 1 January 2027, with no changes for existing cases.
A welcoming front door for the CERN community – Home
CERN’s Community Support Centre marked its second anniversary on 1 August 2026, having welcomed 6900 newcomers in June alone while expanding its role in safety culture and leadership.
n_TOF experiment sheds light on ancient stardust – Home
Researchers at CERN’s n_TOF facility have measured neutron capture in niobium-94 for the first time, resolving a discrepancy in models of ancient stardust composition.
Building 140: preparatory works and traffic changes from August to December 2026 – Home
CERN will begin preparatory works for Building 140 on 17 August 2026, with traffic and utility changes planned until 18 December 2026. The project includes demolition and utility installations, with phased construction...
Operational Circular No. 2 (Rev. 3): Conditions of access to the fenced parts of the CERN site (update of the implementation measures) – Home
CERN updates parking rules under Operational Circular No. 2 (Rev. 3), effective 1 August 2026, restricting durations based on access purpose and introducing long-stay options for duty travel.
Training the world’s future quantum experts – Home
CERN and the Open Quantum Institute hosted a three-day hackathon in July 2026, uniting 34 international students to apply quantum computing to real-world challenges in materials science, energy, and healthcare.
Eyes on the sky: a rare solar eclipse will be visible from CERN on 12 August – Home
A deep partial solar eclipse will be visible from CERN on 12 August 2026, with 93% of the Sun obscured. Observers are advised to use proper eye protection throughout the event.
First major structure of the future CMS tracker arrives at CERN – Home
The first major component of the future CMS tracker, the Tracker Barrel 2S wheel, has arrived at CERN for the High-Luminosity LHC upgrade. The 2.3-metre structure, built in France, will support over 4,000 silicon sensor...
Accelerator Report: Beyond the LHC – CERN’s Beams Keep Science Moving – Home
CERN’s accelerator complex remains active during the LHC’s Long Shutdown 3, delivering beams for ongoing experiments while preparing future upgrades, including tests for the SHiP experiment and material studies at...
The July/August 2026 issue of the CERN Courier is out – Home
The July/August 2026 CERN Courier reviews the legacy of LEP, upgrades to NA64, and the open-source Xsuite framework, alongside Europe’s particle physics strategy update favoring the FCC-ee collider.
Administrative Circular No. 11 (Rev. 9) – Categories of members of the personnel
CERN has issued Administrative Circular No. 11 (Rev. 9) to clarify the status and social protections for associated members of personnel and trainees, effective 1 July 2026.
Extension of COLA payments and EXAS contract duration to 11 years
CERN extended the maximum duration for COLA payments and EXAS contracts to 11 years to support experiment collaborations during Long Shutdown 3, as outlined in Administrative Circular No. 11 (Rev. 9).
A robot is tested with a view to enhancing security on CERN’s sites
CERN’s Security Service began testing an autonomous security robot on 22 July 2026 to monitor the Meyrin and Prévessin sites during a four-month trial.
Computer Security: One click to many
CERN reports a phishing campaign bypassing two-factor authentication via Microsoft’s device code feature, compromising over 5,000 accounts and prompting urgent security reviews and user vigilance.
Works at Gate B: closures and access changes on the CERN Meyrin site from August 2026
CERN’s Meyrin site will undergo closures and access changes from August 2026 to March 2027 due to works at Gate B, with phased diversions and adjusted opening hours at other entrances.
HiLumi LHC: new magnets reach full power – Home
CERN’s new quadrupole magnets for the High-Luminosity LHC reached their full operating current of 16,230 amperes on 8 July, validating key technologies ahead of the 2030 upgrade.
Reading the layers beneath Lake Geneva – Home
CERN is conducting geological surveys beneath Lake Geneva to assess the feasibility of the proposed Future Circular Collider (FCC), using seismic measurements and drilling to map subsurface layers and inform...
The puzzle of neutrinos, seventy years on – Home
Seventy years after their detection, neutrinos remain enigmatic particles that challenge the Standard Model, with ongoing experiments worldwide aiming to unravel their properties and cosmic influence.
CMS explores subtle matter–antimatter difference using beauty mesons – Home
CMS Collaboration reports new high-precision test of matter–antimatter differences using beauty mesons, finding results consistent with the Standard Model.