Belgian physicist Francis Halzen wins the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on subatomic particles detected from the South Pole, the Nobel Prize committee says. Multiple outlets describe the research as identifying “ghost” or “ghost messengers from space,” reflecting how the particles pass through matter with minimal interaction.
Several reports say Halzen has led or been involved in research carried out under the Antarctic ice, including work associated with experiments placed at the South Pole since the 1980s. VnExpress International specifically notes that the effort to track these elusive particles has been underway for decades. Other outlets emphasize the Nobel recognition of Halzen’s contributions, using similar descriptions of the particles’ ability to travel long distances and reach Earth.
Across the coverage, the central points are consistent: Halzen is the laureate, his prize is for detecting or studying these rare particles, and the work is tied to the South Pole environment. The differing accounts mainly vary in wording—such as “ghost particles” versus “ghost messengers”—rather than the underlying facts of the award and research location.
