Michael Banks picks his favourite stories and quotes from the weird and wonderful world of physics.

The quantum-technology sector is looking for more than just PhD physicists.

A response to the article by former school teacher Mark Whalley (February 2025) about how he used to respond to pupils who questioned why they had to learn physics.

A new retinal stimulation technique called Oz, developed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, lets people see colours that lie beyond the natural range of human vision.

India’s National Quantum Mission warns that the country must intensify its efforts in quantum technologies and boost private investment if it is to become a leader in the burgeoning field.

Quantinuum’s trapped-ion quantum computer has generated strings of certifiably random numbers that could have applications in quantum cryptography, as Tim Wogan reports.

A series of spectacular images of the cosmos has been released to celebrate the Hubble Space Telescope’s 35 years in space.

Working for a large corporation can be stable and secure. But Honor Powrie explains why you can learn so much more in a start-up business.

People often respond to scientific findings by invoking “stories” of dubious truth. Robert P Crease wonders if anything can be done about it.

A response to the feature article “Cloudy with a chance of warming” by Michael Allen, which examined how clouds affect the Earth’s climate.