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Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica's role in exploring the cosmos

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What happened

When Belgian American particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics "for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin," it was a reminder…

Key facts

  • When Belgian American particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics "for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin," it was a reminder…
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:20:01 UTC.

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