CERN, Europe's particle-physics lab, will end its collaboration with the Russian Federation on 30 November due to the invasion of Ukraine, losing millions in funding and hundreds of scientists.
While CERN will continue some form of collaboration with Russia through the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, this has drawn criticism, highlighting the complex dynamics of scientific cooperation amid geopolitical tensions.
Researchers are worried about a recent case of avian influenza in Missouri, particularly its lack of known contact with animal carriers, which raises concerns about potential human-to-human transmission.
CERN's decision to collaborate only through a separate agreement with Russia's Joint Institute for Nuclear Research represents a balancing act between scientific integrity and geopolitical realities.
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