The creation of CERN in 1954 had its roots in a resurgent postwar Europe and the willingness to share resources to create a joint fundamental physics laboratory integrating all countries of the Old Continent. This humanistic vision has been driven by several Nobel Prize laureates. The Organization then embodied the very definition of "science for peace". Basic science is not subject in principle to the concept of utility. Nevertheless, very many of the benefits are the direct or indirect spinoffs of this research, even if they were not the primary objective of the researcher. >>

Thursday, May 21, the Staff Association celebrated its sixtieth anniversary. Despite the rather poor weather condition, the celebration was a great success. It was an excellent opportunity to spend a convivial moment with colleagues, active and pensioners, to the sound of a live music concert. Many thanks to all those who helped us with the organization and to all of you for coming. >>

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Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 20:00 CERN Council Chamber Palombella rossa Directed by Nanni Moretti Italy, 1989, 89 minutes   Because of an accident, Michele, a politician of the Italian Communist Party and a water-polo player, loses his memory. >>

Jeudi 28 mai 2015 sous un soleil radieux se déroulait le premier concours interne de pétanque de la saison "Challenge Luigi Bavaresco " en cour depuis 1999. >>

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