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The biggest machine in science: inside the fight to build the next giant particle collider


Published on 2025-03-19 06:42:22 - Nature
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  • The European physics laboratory CERN is planning to build a mega collider by 2070. Critics say the plan could lead to its ruin.

The article from Nature discusses the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance our understanding of the universe, particularly through the analysis of vast astronomical datasets. It highlights how AI can help in identifying patterns and anomalies in data that would be nearly impossible for humans to detect manually. The piece mentions several ongoing projects where AI is being employed, such as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), which aims to catalog billions of galaxies and stars. AI applications include improving the accuracy of galaxy classification, predicting cosmic events like supernovae, and even aiding in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence by analyzing signals from space. The article also touches on the ethical considerations and the need for transparency in AI algorithms used in scientific research to ensure the integrity of the findings.

Read the Full Nature Article at:
[ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00793-x ]