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Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

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Published 6 Oct 2026, 11:45 pm·1 d ago·1 min read

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Belgian-American Particle physicist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for "decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin", the award-giving body said on Tuesday.

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