Ghost particles' discovery earns Nobel Prize in Physics for 2026
BBC News reports that Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole.
IceCube: Unveiling the Universe's Mysteries
Halzen led the development of a unique observatory that detects 'ghost particles', or neutrinos, which hold vital information about high-energy cosmic events. This cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice, equipped with light sensors, allows scientists to study distant parts of the universe.
"His vision and scientific leadership have been fundamental for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory," said the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
A Vision Realized
Prof Halzen first proposed detecting neutrinos at the South Pole in 1988, marking a significant step towards understanding the universe's most elusive particles.