The SET-Routes programme, launched in 2007 with the goal of attracting girls and young women to careers in science, came to an end in April this year. The result of a collaboration between EMBL, EMBO and CERN, the programme established a network of "ambassadors", women scientists who went out to talk about their careers in science at schools and universities across Europe. >>

We’re proud of saying that there are over 100 nationalities at CERN, proof that people can overcome cultural boundaries in pursuit of common goals. >>

New test diagnostics are being developed to measure the electrical resistance of the copper component of the superconducting busbars, specifically within the interconnections that join the busbars together (see previous update) The first test is very precise but requires local access to the interconnection, which therefore needs to be open. >>

The new quench protection system (QPS) has the crucial roles of providing an early warning for any part of the superconducting coils and busbars that develop high resistance, as well as triggering the switch-off of the machine. Over 2000 new detectors will be installed around the LHC to make sure every busbar segment between magnets is monitored and protected. >>

A race against the clock to prevent antimatter stolen from CERN from blowing up the Vatican: following a tried and tested Hollywood formula, the ‘ticking-bomb’ thriller, Angles & Demons can hardly fail to entertain. But how does the science stand up to scrutiny? >>

The Medical Service is launching a campaign to make people aware of the negative effects of sedentary lifestyles and poorly balanced diets and encourage them to change their habits. Take your health into your own hands: eat healthily and keep fit! >>

The 2009 CERN Relay Race was as popular as ever, with a record number of 88 teams competing. >>

It was with shock and sorrow that we heard Jim Allaby passed away on 7 April. Jim was born in Preston, England, in October 1936. >>