How will the research of the scientists at CERN with the Large Hadron Colider expand our understanding of the universe?

Question: How will the research of the scientists at CERN with the Large Hadron Colider expand our understanding of the universe?
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Asked by to Aled, Ellie, Fiona, Kev, Willem on 18 Mar 2014. This question was also asked by .
- Aled Roberts answered on 18 Mar 2014:
  
  Hey Howdihow!
  
  The scientists at CERN have already been successful in finding the theoretical particle known as the Higgs Boson which is used to give mass to everything in the universe! Which has allowed us to prove some theories which some people did not believe in! We might be able to prove that other theoretical particles exist… such as the gravitron which some believe is the reason we have gravity!
  
  In order to look out at the universe, sometimes we need to look inwards!
  
  Hope that helps! Don’t forget to vote 🙂

Question: How will the research of the scientists at CERN with the Large Hadron Colider expand our understanding of the universe?