March 2019
ANAIS: First dark matter annual modulation test results
First dark matter annual modulation test of DAMA/LIBRA results by ANAIS ANAIS-112, consisting of 112.5 kg of Sodium Iodine crystals, is taking data at the LSC since August 2017. This is the first model independent search for the DAMA/LIBRA modulation. No evidence of modulation found so far. More data [...]
February 2019
Pedro Duque visits LSC
The Minister of State for Science, Innovation and Universities and the Science Chief Adviser on Innovation and Research visited LSC The Minister of State for Science, Innovation and Universities, Pedro Duque, and the Science Chief Adviser on Innovation and Research, Pilar Alegría, visited the LSC’s underground facilities. The Minister [...]
Double beta decay is back at LSC!
This week, the NEXT-NEW experiment started their Run V, the first run with enriched Xenon (90% 136Xe). The experiment is already accumulating double beta decay events, which will be separated from the background noise. Also, the CROSS collaboration started the construction of the lead shielding which will host the [...]
January 2019
Life outside the Tunnel
After a day's work at the LSC we are surprised with this beautiful image on our way out
December 2018
Next Experiment, World Record
Congratulations to the NEXT collaboration! 136Xe World Record energy resolution at Qßß >3-times better than any other detector worldwide
February 2018
Call to Cover the Position of Director of the “LABORATORIO SUBTERRÁNEO DE CANFRANC”
Object of the Call A selection process to cover the position of Director of the “Consorcio para el Equipamiento y Explotación del Laboratorio Subterráneo de Canfranc” is called in virtue of the agreement adopted by the Governing Council on February 5, 2018. The deadline to present applications will be March [...]