Nobel prize in physics 2026: high energy cosmic neutrinos

The 2026 Nobel Prizes have been announced for physics and medicine. Francis Halzen received the physics award for his pioneering work with the IceCube detector to observe high energy cosmic neutrinos. In medicine, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel were honoured for their discoveries regarding light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. This neuroscience technique is currently transforming the field and holds potential for treating Alzheimer's, removing pain, and restoring sight for patients in the future.