Say hello to our 2026 physics laureate Francis Halzen!
Halzen sent us a snapshot from his hotel room in Italy - join us in congratulating our new Nobel Prize laureate.
Halzen sent us a snapshot from his hotel room in Italy - join us in congratulating our new Nobel Prize laureate.
October 6, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Say hello to our 2026 physics laureate Francis Halzen!
Halzen sent us a snapshot from his hotel room in Italy - join us in congratulating our new Nobel Prize laureate.
Halzen sent us a snapshot from his hotel room in Italy - join us in congratulating our new Nobel Prize laureate.
The 2026 physics laureate Francis Halzen was born in 1944 in Tienen, Belgium. He received his PhD in 1969 from KU Leuven, Belgium. He is currently a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.
https://wipac.wisc.edu/people/faculty/francis-halzen/
Photo credit: Zig Hampel-Arias, WIPAC.
https://wipac.wisc.edu/people/faculty/francis-halzen/
Photo credit: Zig Hampel-Arias, WIPAC.
October 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The 2026 physics laureate Francis Halzen was born in 1944 in Tienen, Belgium. He received his PhD in 1969 from KU Leuven, Belgium. He is currently a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.
https://wipac.wisc.edu/people/faculty/francis-halzen/
Photo credit: Zig Hampel-Arias, WIPAC.
https://wipac.wisc.edu/people/faculty/francis-halzen/
Photo credit: Zig Hampel-Arias, WIPAC.
VVD... Laf stelletje halzen.
"Netanyahu pleegt oorlogsmisdaden en schendt mensenrechten. Nederland heeft de verplichting te handelen.
Maar de VVD is nog steeds niet in staat om maatregelen te nemen die echt noodzakelijk zijn om op te treden tegen Netanyahu."
@F__Timmermans tijdens het #debat.
Maar de VVD is nog steeds niet in staat om maatregelen te nemen die echt noodzakelijk zijn om op te treden tegen Netanyahu."
@F__Timmermans tijdens het #debat.
August 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
VVD... Laf stelletje halzen.
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory – ideated by this year’s physics laureate Francis Halzen – tracks neutrinos that originate in the distant cosmos.
October 6, 2026 at 10:03 AM
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory – ideated by this year’s physics laureate Francis Halzen – tracks neutrinos that originate in the distant cosmos.
Francis Halzen – newly awarded physics laureate – explained that the success of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory was due partially to luck and to the talent of all his collaborators.
October 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Francis Halzen – newly awarded physics laureate – explained that the success of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory was due partially to luck and to the talent of all his collaborators.
”I hope this reflects on the really courageous people who joined me in the beginning of this project when no respectable conservative physicists would have joined me, but many talented people did, and that's why I'm here.”
- physics laureate Francis Halzen speaking at today's prize announcement.
- physics laureate Francis Halzen speaking at today's prize announcement.
October 6, 2026 at 10:31 AM
”I hope this reflects on the really courageous people who joined me in the beginning of this project when no respectable conservative physicists would have joined me, but many talented people did, and that's why I'm here.”
- physics laureate Francis Halzen speaking at today's prize announcement.
- physics laureate Francis Halzen speaking at today's prize announcement.
A rare solo #NobelPrize in physics goes to neutrino scientist Francis Halzen “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin”. Full coverage here: physicsworld.com/a/francis-ha... 🧪⚛️
Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics – Physics World
Astrophysicist wins for his work detecting cosmic neutrinos
physicsworld.com
October 6, 2026 at 10:48 AM
A rare solo #NobelPrize in physics goes to neutrino scientist Francis Halzen “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin”. Full coverage here: physicsworld.com/a/francis-ha... 🧪⚛️
BREAKING: 2026 Nobel Prize for Physics awarded to Francis Halzen for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos, “ghostly messengers from space.”
2026 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Francis Halzen for discovery of high-energy neutrinos
Francis Halzen is a leader in the study of neutrinos, ghostly particles from across the universe that hint at exciting new physics
www.scientificamerican.com
October 6, 2026 at 10:07 AM
BREAKING: 2026 Nobel Prize for Physics awarded to Francis Halzen for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos, “ghostly messengers from space.”
Francis Halzen wins the Nobel Prize in physics for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.
Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin
Francis Halzen has won the Nobel Prize in physics for his work with the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. He discovered high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.
bit.ly
October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Francis Halzen wins the Nobel Prize in physics for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.
Der Nobelpreis für Physik geht an den Neutrinoforscher Francis Halzen.
Gute Chancen hatte aber auch Friedrich Merz, der sich sensationell ohne jede Anziehungskraft im Kanzleramt hält.
Gute Chancen hatte aber auch Friedrich Merz, der sich sensationell ohne jede Anziehungskraft im Kanzleramt hält.
October 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Der Nobelpreis für Physik geht an den Neutrinoforscher Francis Halzen.
Gute Chancen hatte aber auch Friedrich Merz, der sich sensationell ohne jede Anziehungskraft im Kanzleramt hält.
Gute Chancen hatte aber auch Friedrich Merz, der sich sensationell ohne jede Anziehungskraft im Kanzleramt hält.
neutrinos ftw! Halzen was actually the first scientist i interviewed for my first real journalism byline, back in 2021. was a pleasure chatting with him again.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/s...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/s...
Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded to Francis Halzen for Work on Neutrinos (Gift Article)
The Nobel Committee honored Francis Halzen for his “vision and scientific leadership” of a telescope within the ice at the South Pole.
www.nytimes.com
October 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
neutrinos ftw! Halzen was actually the first scientist i interviewed for my first real journalism byline, back in 2021. was a pleasure chatting with him again.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/s...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/s...
Nobel prize in physics goes to Francis Halzen for south pole work on neutrinos
Nobel prize in physics goes to Francis Halzen for south pole work on neutrinos
Belgian physicist praised for work on the IceCube detector that observes the ghost-like particles in Antarctica
The Nobel prize in physics 2026 has been awarded to Francis Halzen for his work on ghost-like particles called neutrinos and the IceCube detector that observes them at the south pole.
Halzen, a Belgian particle physicist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, receives the prize of 12m Swedish kronor (about £900,000) awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Nobel prize in physics goes to Francis Halzen for south pole work on neutrinos
Physik-Nobelpreis geht an Neutrinoforscher Halzen#Eilmeldung#NobelpreisPhysik
Physik-Nobelpreis geht an Neutrinoforscher Halzen
Der Wissenschaftler erhalte die Auszeichnung für seine Pionierarbeit bei der Erforschung von Neutrinos am Südpol.
www.tagesschau.de
October 6, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Physik-Nobelpreis geht an Neutrinoforscher Halzen#Eilmeldung#NobelpreisPhysik
Congratulations to Professor Francis Halzen and everyone working at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory for this recognition! #NobelPrize
October 6, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Congratulations to Professor Francis Halzen and everyone working at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory for this recognition! #NobelPrize
The 2026 Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen for his work detecting cosmic particles https://cnn.it/4yAHQcn
October 6, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The 2026 Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen for his work detecting cosmic particles https://cnn.it/4yAHQcn
Congratulations to Francis Halzen, UW–Madison professor of physics and principal investigator of @icecubeneutrino.bsky.social, on being named the 2026 Nobel Laureate in physics.
His work helped unlock new ways of understanding the universe and the particles known as neutrinos. @nobelprize.org
His work helped unlock new ways of understanding the universe and the particles known as neutrinos. @nobelprize.org
University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor Francis Halzen named 2026 Nobel laureate in physics
Halzen is the principal investigator of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, the world’s largest telescope.
news.wisc.edu
October 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations to Francis Halzen, UW–Madison professor of physics and principal investigator of @icecubeneutrino.bsky.social, on being named the 2026 Nobel Laureate in physics.
His work helped unlock new ways of understanding the universe and the particles known as neutrinos. @nobelprize.org
His work helped unlock new ways of understanding the universe and the particles known as neutrinos. @nobelprize.org
Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved. https://to.pbs.org/4AP3NWp
WATCH: Nobel Prize in physics awarded to Francis Halzen for demystifying neutrinos
Born in Belgium, the 82-year-old scientist is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the U.S. Halzen helped pull the curtain back on a rare gang of tiny cosmic particles that scientist...
to.pbs.org
October 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved. https://to.pbs.org/4AP3NWp
From Physics Today (physicsworld.com/a/francis-ha...):
‘When asked what he will do for the rest of today, Halzen replied “I’m working on a proposal. I hope this prize will help get it approved.”’
‘When asked what he will do for the rest of today, Halzen replied “I’m working on a proposal. I hope this prize will help get it approved.”’
The IceCube neutrino detector has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics.
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The Trump administration has proposed slashing its budget in half in 2027.
October 6, 2026 at 11:58 AM
From Physics Today (physicsworld.com/a/francis-ha...):
‘When asked what he will do for the rest of today, Halzen replied “I’m working on a proposal. I hope this prize will help get it approved.”’
‘When asked what he will do for the rest of today, Halzen replied “I’m working on a proposal. I hope this prize will help get it approved.”’
Physiknobelpreis geht an Francis Halzen für das Ice Cube Observatory, in dem Neutrinos gemessen werden. Gratuliere!
Man muss sich klarmachen, was für eine verrückte Leistung es ist, Neutrinos auf diese Weise messbar zu machen. (Thread)
Man muss sich klarmachen, was für eine verrückte Leistung es ist, Neutrinos auf diese Weise messbar zu machen. (Thread)
October 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Physiknobelpreis geht an Francis Halzen für das Ice Cube Observatory, in dem Neutrinos gemessen werden. Gratuliere!
Man muss sich klarmachen, was für eine verrückte Leistung es ist, Neutrinos auf diese Weise messbar zu machen. (Thread)
Man muss sich klarmachen, was für eine verrückte Leistung es ist, Neutrinos auf diese Weise messbar zu machen. (Thread)
IceCube, high-energy neutrinos, and Francis Halzen win 2026’s Physics Nobel
A deep dive on the history and development of high-energy neutrino astrophysics.
Francis Halzen thoroughly deserves to be physics' first solo Nobel Laureate since 1992!
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #physics #astro
A deep dive on the history and development of high-energy neutrino astrophysics.
Francis Halzen thoroughly deserves to be physics' first solo Nobel Laureate since 1992!
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #physics #astro
IceCube, high-energy neutrinos, and Francis Halzen win 2026's Physics Nobel
Back in 1988, Francis Halzen had what he called a "cute idea." His vision grew into the IceCube observatory, and earns the 2026 Nobel Prize.
bigthink.com
October 7, 2026 at 6:18 AM
IceCube, high-energy neutrinos, and Francis Halzen win 2026’s Physics Nobel
A deep dive on the history and development of high-energy neutrino astrophysics.
Francis Halzen thoroughly deserves to be physics' first solo Nobel Laureate since 1992!
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #physics #astro
A deep dive on the history and development of high-energy neutrino astrophysics.
Francis Halzen thoroughly deserves to be physics' first solo Nobel Laureate since 1992!
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #physics #astro
February 21, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Breaking News: The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Francis Halzen for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.
Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded to Francis Halzen
The Nobel was awarded “for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.
nyti.ms
October 6, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Breaking News: The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Francis Halzen for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.
IceCube Principal Investigator and @UWMadison.bsky.social Prof. Francis Halzen has been 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.” 🎉🏅
#NobelPrizeInPhysics2026
#NobelPrizeInPhysics2026
October 6, 2026 at 10:18 AM
IceCube Principal Investigator and @UWMadison.bsky.social Prof. Francis Halzen has been 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.” 🎉🏅
#NobelPrizeInPhysics2026
#NobelPrizeInPhysics2026
2026 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Belgium's Francis Halzen
2026 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Belgium's Francis Halzen
The physicist won the prize for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.
www.lemonde.fr
October 6, 2026 at 10:26 AM
2026 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Belgium's Francis Halzen