Today’s physics news: Thursday, 11 March

Cern’s giant collider aims for world record
Scientists in Geneva expect to generate beams of particles with three times more energy than previously achieved
 
The Guardian 
 
 
Academics demand independent inquiry into new nuclear reactors
Pressure on the government to organise an independent inquiry into a new generation of nuclear power stations will intensify today with a call for action from a group of 90 high-ranking academics, politicians and technical experts.

The Guardian