Could the CERN Collider cause the end of the world? Some scientists are seriously concerned.
Some of you have asked me about the forthcoming experiment taking place in Switzerland which aims to recreate the forces that occurred immediately after the Big Bang.
One group of scientists have expressed concerns about the safety of the experiment, believing that it could be possible that the short-lived miniature black holes which might be created could grow uncontrollably. This is very complicated stuff, however, ordinary people like us can still try to understand. You can read about their concerns and the experiment here - what do you think?
Black holes are formed by the collapse of a giant star at the end of its life cycle. The star’s huge mass collapses in on itself, forming something so dense and with such a huge gravitational pull that even light can’t escape from it. This site explains what would happen if you fell into one. Then check out this site to find out the answers to some other commonly asked questions.