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Ghost Particles Are Exposing Hidden Black Holes. They Just Won a Nobel Prize.

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics went to Francis Halzen for helping turn a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice into a telescope capable of detecting some of the universe’s most elusive particles: neutrinos. Discover how IceCube uses these ghost particles to trace cosmic rays back to their origins, reveal hidden supermassive black holes, and open an entirely new window on the universe.
Season 12 Episode 2 Length 17:28 Premiere: 10/22/26

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Ghost Particles Are Exposing Hidden Black Holes. They Just Won a Nobel Prize.
S12 E2 Length 17:28 Premiere Date 10/22/26

Why Does -1/12 Keep Appearing Everywhere In Physics?
S12 E1 Length 14:36 Premiere Date 10/08/26

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