Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos from space

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Published on October 6, 2026 • Originally reported by The Associated Press. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
FILE - A Nobel diploma and medal are displayed, Dec. 8, 2020, during a ceremony in New York.

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.

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