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funny little news story...
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-...-down-world-s-most-powerful-particle-collider
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-...-down-world-s-most-powerful-particle-collider
In summary, a weasel caused a shutdown at the world's most powerful particle collider in 2016. This is not the first time small mammals have caused problems at particle accelerators, with raccoons also conducting a "coordinated" attack in 2006. The weasel did not survive its adventure, having caused damage to a 66Kv power line at the LHC. It is not clear how to "weasel-proof" the massive facility, but there are no seals in the lake of Geneva.
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Heehee! That is funny 
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Quote of the day from that article:Rx7man said:
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No, it's not. The poor weasel didn't survive its adventureProfuselyQuarky said:Heehee! That is funny
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I didn't read that.fresh_42 said:No, it's not. The poor weasel didn't survive its adventure
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Well, it's not a good idea to gnaw in the transformer of CERN's power supply. At least it must have been fast and physics.org wrote there's been little left of it.ProfuselyQuarky said:
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A weasel damaged a 66Kv power line at the LHC, and CERN had to shut down the LHC.
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2016/04/29/weasel-causes-shutdown-at-cern.html
So, how do you weasel-proof something that huge?
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2016/04/29/weasel-causes-shutdown-at-cern.html
So, how do you weasel-proof something that huge?
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Seal the gaps?jim mcnamara said:
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There are no seals in the lake of Geneva!Greg Bernhardt said:
Related to Funny... LHC got shut down by a weasel
What happened to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)?
On April 29, 2016, the LHC was shut down due to a weasel that had chewed through a high-voltage electrical transformer, causing a short circuit.
Why was a weasel able to cause such significant damage to the LHC?
The LHC is a highly complex and delicate machine, with many sensitive components. Despite extensive safety measures, it is impossible to completely protect against all potential hazards, including small animals like weasels.
Did the shutdown of the LHC have any impact on scientific research?
While the LHC was shut down for repairs, it did temporarily halt experiments and data collection. However, this did not significantly impact overall scientific research as there are other particle accelerators and experiments being conducted around the world.
Has the LHC experienced any other unexpected shutdowns?
Yes, the LHC has experienced several unexpected shutdowns since it first became operational in 2008. These shutdowns have been caused by a variety of factors, including technical malfunctions and human error.
What measures have been taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future?
After the weasel incident, additional measures were put in place to prevent small animals from entering the LHC facility, such as installing grates and using ultrasonic deterrents. Regular maintenance and safety checks are also conducted to ensure the LHC is functioning safely and efficiently.
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