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  "id": 12364143,
  "title": "Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/francis-halzen-wins-2026-nobel-prize-in-physics-12364143",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:24:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
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    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-06-francis-halzen-wins-2026-nobel-prize-in-physics/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Belgian-American particle physicist Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his significant contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin, according to the award-giving body. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences selects the winners, who receive a prize totaling 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million), shared among multiple laureates if applicable. The Nobel Prizes, established by Swedish inventor and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel, are awarded in the fields of science, literature, and peace, with the economics award added later by Sweden's central bank. Physics holds a prominent place in Nobel's will, with the prize often recognizing discoveries that reshape humanity's understanding of the universe.",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T01:00:15.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Francis Halzen of Belgium wins Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘ice cube neutrino observatory’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/francis-halzen-of-belgium-wins-nobel-prize-in-physics-for-ice-cube",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T09:52:32.000Z"
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        "title": "Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded to Francis Halzen",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T09:54:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/francis-halzen-wins-2026-nobel-prize-in-physics-12354963",
        "published": "2026-10-06T09:56:51.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in physics",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T10:02:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "Francis Halzen wins Physics Nobel for high-energy neutrino discovery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/francis-halzen-wins-physics-nobel-for-high-energy-neutrino-discovery",
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        "outlet": "Phys.org",
        "title": "Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/francis-halzen-wins-nobel-prize-in-physics-for-work-on-high-energy",
        "published": "2026-10-06T10:12:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on high-energy neutrinos from space",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/francis-halzen-wins-nobel-prize-in-physics-for-work-on-high-energy-12359181",
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