They turned a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice into a telescope that explores the cosmos using nearly elusive particles. What did they discover, and why did it deserve a Nobel Prize?

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Francis Halzen for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. Behind this justification lies the story of an extraordinary idea: using ice at the South Pole to study the most energetic processes in the Universe.

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The Astrofaza channel is Poland's largest channel dedicated to space, astronomy, and future technologies. Here you can also watch our popular science program POP Science with Dr. Leszek Błaszkiewicz, where we cover topics such as: aliens and alien civilizations, the grandfather paradox and time travel, faster-than-light travel, and more. Join us!