In her fascinating talk, Veronique brings to life the magic of the LHC and gives us a rare glimpse into the incredible work going there. As well as bringing us ‘mere mortals’ up to speed on everything from quarks to muons, she explains why the work at CERN is so significant and how it has managed to capture the imagination of more than just the Scientific Community, but that of all humanity, becoming front page news across the globe.