"Quest for New Physics: CERN's $17 Billion Successor to Large Hadron Collider"
CERN's proposed €16bn atom smasher, the Future Circular Collider (FCC), is seen as essential for advancing our understanding of the universe and fundamental particles. The project aims to explore new frontiers in particle physics and could potentially uncover new phenomena beyond the Standard Model. Proponents argue that the investment is crucial for maintaining Europe's leadership in scientific research and technological innovation, while critics question the cost and feasibility of such a large-scale endeavor.