'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel

STOCKHOLM — Belgian-born particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to astronomy and his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space, shedding light on the distant universe.“Francis Halzen has led an international team of researchers and engineers who have provided us with a fantastic instrument,” said Mark Pearce, chair of the Nobel Committee for Physics, on Tuesday. "His tenacity and scientific v