Francis Halzen wins the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering the origin of high-energy neutrinos

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics to Belgian particle physicist Francis Halzen. The recognition honors his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his role in the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.

Halzen’s work, conducted through experiments at the IceCube facility located in the Antarctic ice, is credited with establishing the field of neutrino astronomy. At 82 years old, the physicist is recognized for pioneering research that has provided new insights into the origins of these subatomic particles.