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Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
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What we know
The winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics is Francis Halzen. The scientist was honoured for “decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin”, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm said on Tuesday.
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Nobel Physics Prize goes to Francis Halzen for neutrino work
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Nobel prize in physics goes to Francis Halzen for south pole work on neutrinos
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Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin
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Nobel physics prize honours work on 'ghost messengers from space'
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Belgian physicist awarded Nobel Prize for pioneering work tracking neutrino particles at South Pole
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Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded to Francis Halzen for Work on Neutrinos
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Nobel Prize in Physics honours work on 'ghost messengers from space'
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Francis Halzen wins Nobel physics prize for work on ‘ghostly messengers’ from outer space
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Nobel physics prize honours work on ‘ghostly messengers’ from outer space
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- Ars TechnicaNeutrino physicist wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize
- Science Magazine NewsArchitect of polar neutrino detector wins physics Nobel
- ABCNobel Prize in Physics honours work on 'ghost messengers from space'
- CBCBelgian physicist awarded Nobel Prize for pioneering work tracking neutrino particles at South Pole
- DawnNobel physics prize honours work on 'ghost messengers from space'
- NPRFrancis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos from space
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- Phys.org Breaking NewsFrancis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin
- The GuardianNobel prize in physics goes to Francis Halzen for south pole work on neutrinos
- The Straits TimesFrancis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
- South China Morning PostFrancis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
- The New York TimesNobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded to Francis Halzen
- Deutsche Welle All NewsNobel Prize in Physics goes to Francis Halzen for discovering neutrinos, described as 'ghost-like messages from space'
- Channel NewsAsia LatestFrancis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
- NBC News Top StoriesNobel Prize in physics to be awarded in Stockholm