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Mega science prize split between 1,370 physicists

November 10, 2015   awards, physicists, physics

Seven neutrino physicists who led the five teams sharing the Breakthrough Prize pose onstage during the ceremony in Mountain View, California.

Multi-million-dollar Breakthrough awards announce winners in physics, life sciences and mathematics.

Source: Mega science prize split between 1,370 physicists : Nature News & Comment

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