Nobel Prize in Physics winner reveals the universe's 'ghost particles'

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Professor Francis Halzen for his contribution to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from an astrophysical source. The discovery opens a new window to understanding the universe.

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded today (Tuesday) to Professor Francis Halzen for his pivotal contribution to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. Neutrinos, known as 'ghost particles', are elusive subatomic particles that traverse the universe at the speed of light. Their discovery enables the study of extreme phenomena such as black holes and supernovae. The IceCube Observatory, located at the South Pole, uses ice as a natural detector. Halzen's work has opened a new field in astronomy known as 'neutrino astronomy'.

Nobel Prize in Physics winner reveals the universe's 'ghost particles'