Another Big Bang

Listen for it later this week as the most-powerful atom smasher is revved up for the first time. Part of what it's supposed to do:

The first beams of protons will be fired around the 17-mile tunnel to test the controlling strength of the world's largest superconducting magnets. It will still be about a month before beams traveling in opposite directions are brought together in collisions that some skeptics fear could create micro "black holes" and endanger the planet.

Since it's all a bit confusing for your science-challenged blogger, I'll remind you of Alpinekat's stellar YouTube hit. It's easier to understand, and you can dance to it.