Scientist Who Hunts Mysterious Ghost Particles in the Antarctic Ice Wins Nobel Prize for Physics

Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics.

Scientist Who Hunts Mysterious Ghost Particles in the Antarctic Ice Wins Nobel Prize for Physics

TL;DR

  • Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics.
  • His work focuses on demystifying rare neutrinos.
  • Neutrinos are believed to offer clues to the universe's evolution.
  • Halzen has been considered a favorite for the prize since 2013.
  • He is 82 years old and based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • Halzen highlighted the collaborative nature of his research.