Francis Halzen wins Nobel Physics Prize for Antarctic 'ghost particle' hunt

Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen has won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work using Antarctic ice to capture high-energy neutrinos, often referred to as 'ghost particles' or 'ghostly messengers.' Halzen, 82, was recognized on Tuesday for creating an observatory that detects these elusive subatomic particles originating from the distant cosmos.

The award highlights Halzen's use of pristine South Pole ice to track these messengers from outer space, providing new insight into the far reaches of the universe and helping researchers understand how these high-energy particles are made.