The Muon g-2 Collaboration has been recognized with a $3 million Breakthrough Prize for their work in fundamental physics.

Hundreds of researchers will share the $3 million #BreakthroughPrize for Fundamental Physics, in recognition of their work on a geeky project called the Muon g-2 Collaboration. The prize was awarded at a glitzy ceremony that the organizers call the "Oscars of Science." https://www.geekwire.com/2026/physicists-3m-breakthrough-prize-muon-mysteries/ #Science

Muon detectives share the Breakthrough Prize glory University of Washington physicist David Hertzog can’t wait to find out how hundreds of researchers who worked on a geeky project known as the Muon g-2 Collaboration will react when they hear they’ve each won thousands of dollars for that work. The money is coming https://cosmiclog.com/2026/04/18/muon-detectives-share-the-breakthrough-prize-glory/ #GeekWire #BreakthroughPrize #ParticlePhysics #Physics #Science #UniversityOfWashington