A scientist has sparked fury with a presentation at CERN saying that 'physics was invented and built by men'. Alessandro Strumia of Pisa University said male scientists were the victims of discrimination during a workshop on 'High Energy Theory and Gender'. CERN has condemned the scientist's remarks saying they were 'highly offensive' and that the slides from his talk had been removed from its website. Alessandro Strumia of Pisa University said male scientists were the victims of discrimination during a workshop on 'High Energy Theory and Gender'. 'CERN supports the many members of the community that have expressed their indignation for the unacceptable statements contained in the presentation.

Source: Daily Mail October 01, 2018 11:24 UTC