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Francis Halzen awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for astrophysical neutrino discovery
Original: Nobel Prize in physics awarded to Francis Halzen for discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin
Francis Halzen has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. Halzen is known for leading the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole, which detected neutrinos coming from beyond the galaxy, opening a new window on the universe. News outlets reported the announcement as this year's physics honour.
Why now: The Nobel Prize in Physics announcement is one of the year's biggest science news moments.
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- Nobel Prize in physics awarded to Francis Halzen for discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin · WPLG Local 10
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