Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Francis Halzen
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. His research led to the discovery of high-energy neutrinos originating from astrophysical sources.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights a major breakthrough in particle astrophysics and our understanding of the high-energy universe.
Ill. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach
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