Why? It matters. Matière à questions.

Explore some of the biggest unanswered questions about our Universe and discover how CERN is developing the tools and technologies needed to address them.

Through key scientific questions, current research and future colliders, the exhibition explores what we still do not understand, why it matters, and how the scientific community is preparingfor the next generation of discoveries.

Available for loan:

• 20 exhibition panels with supports — 1750 × 1200 mm
• 3 TV screens
• A selection of videos, animations and interactive experiences
• A modular format adapted to the host venue and audience

The exhibition has 6 major themes:

Exhibitions are available on our CDS Posters section

Why? It matters. Matière en questions.– FR-EN – CERN Document Serverers
Why? It matters. Matière en questions.– DE-EN – CERN Document Serverers
Why? It matters. Matière en questions.– IT-EN – CERN Document Serverers


Topics that have been addressed:


Exhibition “Why?” can be complemented by a selection of audiovisual and interactive content.

Content can be selected and adapted to the host venue, audience and technical setup.

PROJECTION
WHY? Introductory video – the invisible Universe

VIDEO
People at CERN
FCC Tunnel

TOUCHSCREEN —
ANIMATIONS & GAMES
Guess the Particles
Collisions, Particles, Detectors
Discovery of the Higgs Boson
World-wide Collaboration (EGL)
Build Your Own Collider
Dig the tunnel
City of the Future

The exhibition content and its translations into various languages are available in the Download section.


“A dialogue between the the infinitely large and the infinitely small” — a timeline wall at the Globe.

The timeline content and its translations into various languages are available in the Download section.


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