2026 Physics Nobel: The science of ‘neutrinos’, ‘ghost’ particles that can reveal universe’s mysteries
Francis Halzen received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for developing a method to detect neutrinos using an Antarctic ice block. Neutrinos, produced in nuclear reactions, are abundant yet elusive, often called ghost particles. Halzen's work at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory enhances our understanding of the universe, with implications for future research in astrophysics.