What's the Latest Music Video from the LHC?

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The discussion revolves around the latest developments and public reactions to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), particularly in relation to its operations, potential discoveries like the Higgs boson, and humorous takes on the idea of black holes being created. The scope includes public interest, media coverage, and speculative concerns about safety.

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  • Some participants express excitement about the LHC's operations and its coverage in popular media, noting its cultural significance.
  • Questions arise regarding the expected energy ranges for discovering the Higgs boson.
  • Several participants humorously lament the lack of immediate catastrophic events, such as black holes, during the LHC's operations.
  • Links to live coverage and resources related to the LHC are shared, indicating ongoing public engagement.
  • Concerns are raised about the safety of the LHC, with references to legal discussions and scientific claims regarding the potential for black hole creation.
  • Some participants discuss the relative energies produced by the LHC compared to cosmic rays, suggesting that the energies at the LHC are minuscule in comparison.
  • Humorous suggestions about monetizing the "Has the LHC destroyed the Earth yet?" website are made, reflecting a lighthearted take on public fears.
  • References to various scientific papers and arguments regarding the safety of the LHC and the possibility of catastrophic events are mentioned, highlighting ongoing debates in the scientific community.

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Participants generally share a sense of excitement about the LHC, but there are differing views on the implications of its operations, particularly regarding safety and the potential for black holes. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views present.

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Some arguments rely on specific assumptions about energy levels and cosmic ray interactions, which may not be universally accepted. The discussion includes references to various scientific papers that present differing perspectives on the risks associated with the LHC.

  • #31
Hans de Vries said:
Live Coverage: Has the LHC destroyed the Earth yet?

http://www.hasthelhcdestroyedtheearth.com/

Regards, Hans.

I took a closer look at the NO with an STM
The attached image shows the enlargement.
 

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  • #32
I just found this site "http://www.cyriak.co.uk/lhc/lhc-webcams.html" " and thought I would share it.
 
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  • #33
That was a good one!
 
  • #34
A new LHC music video...hmm...what do you think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WShZVxPZETw
 
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