Introduction to CMS at the LHC

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A person, center, right, is dwarfed by the size of the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider, shown here in 2024. Credit: CMS/CERN

New ultra-fast particle detector could help unmask dark matter

March 24, 2026

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The CMS experiment at CERN is building a new detector that will unravel the chaotic particle collisions at the Large Hadron Collider, helping scientists identify particles based on their speeds.

Participants in the 2026 CMS Data Analysis School enjoyed seeing three banners depicting the CMS detector, top right, hanging in the Wilson Hall atrium. Similar banners showcase CMS in a central gathering place at CERN. Credit: JJ Star, Fermilab

LHC Physics Center at Fermilab reaches 15-year milestone for CMS Data Analysis School

March 11, 2026

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LHC
particle physics

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The intensive program trains the next generation of researchers in advanced particle physics, data analysis and agentic artificial intelligence.

Anadi Canepa, senior scientist at Fermilab, has begun work as the new spokesperson of the CMS collaboration.

Anadi Canepa begins work as new CMS spokesperson

February 23, 2026

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High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider
particle physics

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The Fermilab senior scientist brings a wealth of scientific leadership experience to her new role as the collaboration prepares for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider.