Are we close to discovering the Higgs Boson?

John Ellis, theoretical physicist, answers the question "Are we close to discovering the Higgs Boson and why is it so difficult to find it?" in preparation of the Press Conference following the scientific seminar announcing results of the searches for the Higgs boson on July 4 2012. For more details: cern.ch/press/P...
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