🪐 $15 billion 'atom smasher' to find missing 95% of the universe

Researchers at Switzerland's largest particle accelerator propose a £12 billion ($15 billion) Future Circular Collider (FCC) to uncover atomic particles and enhance our understanding of the universe. Such a mission makes sense considering we only know a tiny fraction of it — apparently, we’ve yet to explore around 95 percent of the cosmos.

The colossal machine, with a circumference of 91 kilometers (56 miles), is three times larger than its predecessor and aims to advance fundamental physics. However, despite its potential, critics deem the expenditure "reckless." Find out more about the pros and cons of the FCC by reading today’s Must Read.

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CERN, the world's largest particle accelerator in Switzerland, reveals plans for the ambitious £12 billion (~$15 billion) Future Circular Collider (FCC). This colossal supercollider aims to unravel the universe's mysteries, exploring particles that may transform physics and enhance our cosmic understanding.

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