World’s Biggest Machine Plans Spark Controversy Over Funding and Future Research Directions
Scientists are planning to build the world’s biggest machine at a site beneath the Swiss-French border, with plans costing over £23bn. The Future Circular Collider (FCC) would accelerate subatomic particles to near light speeds, potentially revealing clues about the universe’s makeup. However, the project is contentious due to concerns that it could divert funding from … Read more