CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a major scientific research facility located near Geneva, Switzerland. Established in 1954, it is known for its groundbreaking work in particle physics, exploring the fundamental components of matter. CERN operates the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator, which allows scientists to collide particles at high speeds to study their interactions. The research conducted at CERN has led to significant discoveries, including the Higgs boson, a particle that helps explain how other particles acquire mass. CERN also promotes international collaboration, bringing together scientists from around the world to advance our understanding of the universe.