(Ha'aretz) Asaf Shtull-Trauring - Israel is expected to become a full member of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in two to three years time, after the CERN board accepted Israel's request to become a candidate for full membership in the most important particle physics research center. The board also accepted requests by Slovenia, Serbia, Cyprus and Turkey. Israel currently holds observer status. "This is a great achievement for Israel that will advance science and enable more Israeli scientists to participate in this international project," said President Shimon Peres.
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