The Nobel was awarded “for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Francis Halzen, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, for discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.

The 82-year-old scientist, originally from Belgium, is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research into capturing neutrinos at the South Pole dates back to the 1980s.

STOCKHOLM, Oct 6 (Reuters) - 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 ...

The 2026 physics Nobel honors Belgian-American particle physicist Francis Halzen, whose IceCube observatory can detect ...

Newswise — WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2026 — The 2026 Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to Francis Halzen “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy ...

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Francis Halzen wins the 2026 award for his work on a neutrino observatory at the South Pole that has helped to unlock ...

Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that scientists believe offer clues to how the universe evolved. ...