From squirting cucumbers to cosmic stamps, physics has had its fair share of quirky stories this year. Here is our pick of the best 10, not in any particular order.

Another significant lunar first came later in the year when China’s Chang’e-6 mission successfully returned samples back to ...

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Margaret Harris looks back on a year of fascinating research – and ahead to the International Year of Quantum Science and ...

From proton therapy firsts to tumour-killing quantum dots, Tami Freeman shares her pick of this year’s healthcare innovations ...

December might be dark and chilly here in the northern hemisphere, but it’s summer south of the equator – and for many people ...

Each year, the International Association of Physics Students organizes a physics competition for bachelor’s and master’s ...

A reusable and biodegradable fibrous foam developed by researchers at Wuhan University in China can remove up to 99.8% of microplastics from polluted water. The foam, which is made from a ...

James McKenzie continues his look at some of the companies winning business awards from the Institute of Physics in 2024 That ...