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Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica's role in exploring the cosmos

Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica's role in exploring the cosmos
Phys.org Monday 12 October 2026, 17:20 UTC 1 min read
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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 that for more than a century, scientists have treated Antarctica's environments as windows onto worlds beyond Earth.

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 that for more than a century, scientists have treated Antarctica's environments as windows onto worlds beyond Earth.
Antarctica (LOCATION) Belgian (ORG) American (ORG) Francis Halzen (PERSON) the IceCube Neutrino Observatory (ORG) Earth (LOCATION)
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