European leadership in particle physics threatened by China
Geneva (AFP) Mar 31, 2025 Europe's CERN laboratory chief Fabiola Gianotti told AFP in an interview on Monday that if a replacement particle collider was not given the green light the continent could lose its leadership in fundamental physics to China. Gianotti also downplayed fears over the Future Circular Collider's funding and criticism from some scientists the money would be better spent elsewhere. Q : Last ye

