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Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica's role in exploring the cosmos
Belgian American particle physicist Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. The award recognizes his role in the historic discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin, opening a new chapter in astronomy. For over a century, scientists have leveraged Antarctica's extreme environment as a unique window onto worlds far beyond Earth.