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Belgium's Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
Original: 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Belgium's Francis Halzen for his work on subatomic particles at the South Pole
Belgian physicist Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on subatomic particles at the South Pole. Halzen is known for his pioneering role in neutrino astronomy, leading the IceCube observatory, which detects elusive particles beneath the Antarctic ice. Coverage is highlighting how the detection of high-energy neutrinos has opened a new window on the universe, from cosmic accelerators to fundamental particle physics.
Why now: The announcement of a major science prize always draws global attention, especially for a laureate honoured with detection-based astrophysics research.
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- 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Belgium's Francis Halzen for his work on subatomic particles at the South Pole · Le Monde.fr
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