The largest international research centre for particle physics, the construction of which the Czech scientific community played a very important role, is celebrating the 60th year since its foundation in September 1954. It operates the 17-mile long Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the largest accelerator in the world. Its official name is the “European Organization for Nuclear Research”, but it is known internationally known by the acronym CERN (from the French, Conseil Européen pour la recherche nucléaire). A noteworthy interactive exhibition took place at ASCR headquarters from September 2 to October 12, 2014 was open to the public without charge. In an “interactive tunnel,” ASCR President Prof. Jiří Drahoš opened the exhibition with a ceremonial “kick-off of the protons.” CERN is the prototype of programmes for European cooperation through which a number of European projects have been built,” Professor Drahoš said. He cited the Czech scientific community for its involvement in experimental and scientific work there. Membership in CERN is important for the Czech Republic not only in terms of participation in top experiments, but significantly in providing young scientists and engineers an invaluable opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills for application in their nations. This issue of Academic bulletin features an interview with dr. Daniel Krasnický from CERN and Universitá di Genova and interview with dr. Jan Blaha from Stanford University who cooperates with CERN. and Jiří Chýla.
Otevření expozice „Věda a technika. Dobrodružství, které vás bude bavit!“ v Národním technickém muzeu vernisáží 3. března 2015 zahájilo cyklus výstav pořádaných k výročí 125 let Akademie věd. Ředitel NTM Karel Ksandr při této příležitosti připomněl dlouhodobou spolupráci technického muzea s Akademií věd ČR. Vždyť například unikátní van de Graaffův generátor je v muzejní sbírce díky Ústavu jaderné fyziky AV ČR v Řeži u Prahy, úspěšná byla výstava k 60 letům Ústavu organické chemie a biochemie AV ČR; za společnými aktivitami se ale lze ohlédnout i do starší doby, a to zejména za těmi, které se konaly v rámci „Týdne vědy a techniky“. Mimo jiné zde měla veřejnou premiéru také kniha „Sto českých vědců v exilu“ (viz AB 7-8/2011), uskutečnily se tady i akce k roku DNA (viz AB 5/2003). and Marina Hužvárová.
A mobile exhibition, German Science Train, which is organized by the Max Planck Society as part of the Year of Science 2009, takes the public on a research voyage! The idea is to show different aspects of science with an eye to the future. In 12 converted train cars, visitors can dive into different subjects: from cosmology to particle physics, nanotechnology and brain research to applied and industrial research in production, agriculture, energy, environment and mobility. The exhibition is making stops throughout Germany until December. and Luděk Svoboda.