For years, CERN — the European research center that operates the Large Hadron Collider — has been at the center of scientific breakthroughs, speculation, and mystery. In 2025, that spotlight got even brighter.
This year, CERN shattered records, pushed particle physics further than ever before, and revealed new data that may change how we understand matter, energy, and the origins of the universe.
In this episode of Flow of Wisdom, I break down the most important updates from CERN — explained in a way anyone can follow.
No physics degree. No scientific jargon. Just clarity.
Watch the full video below:
CERN Had Its Most Productive Year in History
The Large Hadron Collider — the world’s biggest scientific machine — delivered more particle collisions in 2025 than in any previous year. This matters because:
- More collisions = more data
- More data = better chances of discovering new physics
Every collision is like a tiny experiment recreating conditions similar to the early universe. The more these collisions happen, the more opportunities scientists have to observe rare particles and new behaviors.
Tetraquarks: The “Heavyweights” of Exotic Matter
One of the major highlights this year was fresh insight into tetraquarks — rare particles made of four quarks bonded together.
Why is that important?
Because studying tetraquarks helps scientists understand the strong force — the force that acts as the glue holding matter together. Learning how this force behaves gives us deeper clues into the structure of the universe.
Think of tetraquarks as “test cases” that reveal how the universe’s glue actually works.
New Types of Collisions: Protons, Oxygen, and More
CERN didn’t just smash protons in 2025.
For the first time, the LHC collided:
- Protons with oxygen atoms
- Oxygen atoms with each other
Why does this matter?
Because different elements produce different “mini Big Bang” effects. Scientists can study these reactions to learn more about:
- Extreme conditions after the Big Bang
- The behavior of quark–gluon plasma (“cosmic soup”)
- How matter forms under intense heat and pressure
These results help fill in the gaps of our early-universe timeline.
The Future Circular Collider: CERN’s Next Big Leap
Beyond this year’s breakthroughs, CERN is also laying the groundwork for its next mega-project:
The Future Circular Collider — a machine far larger and more powerful than the LHC.
If approved, it would stretch more than 55 miles, dwarfing the current 17-mile collider. This would allow scientists to probe deeper into:
- Dark matter
- Dark energy
- Rare particle interactions
- New physics beyond the Standard Model
Think of it as upgrading from a home telescope to the Hubble Space Telescope.
How do you feel about massive scientific projects like the LHC…exciting, concerning, or both?
Why This Matters for All of Us
CERN isn’t just about scientific curiosity.
Its discoveries shape:
- Medical imaging
- Computer technology
- Energy research
- Artificial intelligence
- How we understand our own existence
Every gain in particle physics eventually becomes new tools, new technologies, and new ways of thinking.
This is why staying informed matters.
This is why I break these topics down for you.
Watch the Full Breakdown
If you want a clear, simple walkthrough of everything CERN has been up to — including visuals and explanations anyone can follow — watch the full Flow of Wisdom episode above.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments:
Do you think CERN is opening the doors to new physics… or opening something else entirely?
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