CERN to raise money with hamster toys

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The particle physics laboratory CERN is looking to raise cash for the Future Circular Collider by selling a series of science themed games and accessories for pets.

One idea they hope will be a money spinner is a hamster cage based on the Large Hadron Collider – made accurately to scale.

In an easy to assemble package, hamsters will be able to explore the series of tunnels.

A spokesman for CERN, Dr Suido Canshu, says there’s more than one tunnel at CERN, and particularly clever hamsters could figure out the best routes to take. 

He adds the tunnels keep physicists happy for hours – so hamsters are certain to love them.

The hamster tunnel toy is for sale at the CERN gift shop from today. 

 

And we thank everyone at CERN for joining in:

We also have to say thanks to AI for some amazing imagery. Here are some of our favourites, though we welcome you to send us other imagery at studio (at) worldradio.ch. 

Created with Google Gemini

Created with google Gemini. This one really lets Hammy have the full CERN experience, but we felt the scale was a bit off and the pebble bedding felt harsh for his cute little paws. 

Created with Canva AI, we loved this one and it featured on our instagram today. 

Created with Canva AI. The general consensus in the WRS office is that this should be made for real.

Created with Canva AI. We think this one would make an excellent t-shirt. 

 

Thanks for giggling along with us today. Any other good April Fool's jokes? Drop us a comment. 

 

 

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