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UW-Madison's Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in physics
Original: UW-Madison professor Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in physics
Francis Halzen, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics. Halzen is known for his work in particle astrophysics, and the recognition is drawing attention on campus and across the physics community. Congratulations are pouring in, with many highlighting the achievement as a major honor for the university.
Why now: News of a Nobel Prize win is always major breaking news, especially for the local university community.
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