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Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube neutrino discovery

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the prize to the Belgian scientist for building the Antarctic detector that caught high-energy particles from deep space.

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Francis Halzen received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. [1] The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognized the Belgian scientist for a central role in building the giant detector located in Antarctica, which captures neutrinos from deep space. [3] Researchers using the IceCube telescope found neutrinos with properties indicating they originated from distant regions of space. [2] The Nobel Committee praised Halzen for leading an international team of researchers and engineers, describing the observatory as a fantastic tool for a new form of astronomy. [4] Ellen Moons, secretary general of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, stated that this year's prize is about ghostly messengers from space. [5]
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  1. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics to Francis Halzen for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. · Hindustan TimesIndia ·
  2. Researchers using the IceCube telescope discovered neutrinos with properties indicating they originated from distant regions of space. · lanacion.com.arArgentina
  3. Halzen was credited with a central role in building the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a giant detector located in Antarctica that captures neutrinos from deep space. · Al JazeeraQatar
  4. The Nobel Committee praised Francis Halzen for leading an international team of researchers and engineers, describing the observatory as a fantastic tool for a new form of astronomy. · ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα
  5. Ellen Moons, secretary general of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, stated that this year's prize is about ghostly messengers from space. · Dawn
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