CERN

CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research, a scientific research organization that operates the world's largest particle physics laboratory. It is known for its work in fundamental physics and for developing technologies like the World Wide Web.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to its role in the discovery of the Higgs boson particle, a significant breakthrough in particle physics.

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