CERN Creates Short Animations To Explain Complex Science Concepts.pdf

This article summarizes key scientific developments and announcements from several European research organizations:

CERN:
- CERN scientists and TED-Ed animators created two short animations addressing complex questions about dark matter and perfect vacuums.
- These engaging videos are part of a series aimed at explaining science in an accessible manner.

EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory):
- Edith Heard was selected as the organization's next Director General, effective January 1, 2019.
- Heard is currently director at Institut Curie and holds a chair at the Collège de France in Paris, France.

ESO (European Southern Observatory):
- Astronomers mapped the surface of a star other than the Sun for the first time using ESO's Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI).
- The map revealed unexpected turbulent gas movements on the star's surface.

ESA (European Space Agency):
- ESA's technology transfer program has fostered over 500 start-ups, leveraging space technology for various Earth applications.
- Examples include drone delivery services, aircraft communication improvements, and bacterial infection treatments based on International Space Station experiments.

EUROfusion:
- The Joint European Torus (JET) inspired an electronic music band, Poupées Électriques, to create a fusion-themed album.

ESRF (European Synchrotron Radiation Facility):
- A study using ESRF's facilities revealed that tattoo ink particles travel inside the body as nanoparticles, potentially leading to health risks from impurities like nickel and cobalt.