CERN Turns 50 (01 Oct 2004)
On 29 September, the particle physics laboratory in Geneva known as CERN-the European Organization for Nuclear Research—celebrated its 50th birthday. In the past half century, CERN has emerged as the world's preeminent laboratory for the study of elementary particles, and it serves today as a focal point of European pride.
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