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Story: The heart of the LHC is more than science

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Evolution

One might hope anyone sufficiently unhinged as to take their own life to prevent it ending through the collapse of the earth in a black hole would do so before having offspring. The average IQ of the species would thus rise ever so slightly...

If the world is going to end I want to be there to see it. What is to be gained by checking out early? I cannot believe this is a justification for suppressing news, regardless of how sensational. Yes, the end of the world sells papers. LHC stories also help familiarize people with science, and science understanding is clearly minimal--especially if people are snuffing themselves out of ignorance. I have marked September 10th in my electronic calendar is "Big Bang" day, and hope to commemorate this day with celebrations and noisy fireworks.

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