Overview

• CERN's Future Circular Collider (FCC) proposal aims to delve deeper into the universe's mysteries, targeting dark matter and dark energy.
• The FCC, with a projected cost of £17 billion, would be three times larger than the current Large Hadron Collider.
• Critics argue the funds could be better spent on addressing global challenges like climate change, while supporters highlight its potential for groundbreaking discoveries.
• The FCC is expected to start its first phase by 2040, with a goal to push the energy and intensity frontiers of particle colliders.
• The project faces skepticism over its ability to deliver new physics, amid calls for a more focused investment in quantum physics.