I would lay that boondoggle at the feet of Congress. The competing facility in CERN Switzerland has made significant scientific contributions — discoveries that would have been made in Texas if not for the cancellation.
Really? Like what? Last I heard they were having trouble with it tripping breakers every time they try to bring it to full power. I have not heard of any significant new discoveries coming from the Swiss LHC yet. Doesn't mean that there haven't been any, I just haven't heard about it. Maybe I missed something. What did they find?