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CERN Chief in India: Why mega-science projects matter

The world needs more mega-science projects, said Director-General of CERN, Mark Thomson, during his visit to Mumbai for the India premiere of ‘The Peace Particle’, a documentary on CERN.

CERN Chief in India: Why mega-science projects matter

CERN's Director-General, Mark Thomson, emphasized the importance of large-scale scientific endeavors during his recent visit to Mumbai for the Indian premiere of 'The Peace Particle', a documentary about CERN. Thomson made his remarks on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, where the documentary was first screened.

In addition to promoting the documentary, Thomson delivered a speech titled 'Particle physics: today and tomorrow'. His comments underscore the need for more mega-science projects in the global scientific landscape.

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