# Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

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- Reuters, 2026-10-06 10:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/science/francis-halzen-wins-2026-nobel-prize-physics-2026-10-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac4c6bda05e110001aa777a

> Belgian-American particle physicist Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics. The awarding body cited his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.

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