When was Cern set up, and what have been its achievements?
Founded in 1954, Cern has a distinguished scientific pedigree. It has been home to three Nobel laureates, and it is the place where computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989. The scientific achievements at Cern have been profound for the scientific community, although the layperson may not recognise their significance. They include: the discovery of neutral currents in the Gargamelle bubble chamber, in 1973; the 1983 discovery of W and Z bosons; and the determination of the number of neutrino families, in 1989.
