Mark Whalley argues that a physics education builds valuable skills, but not for the reasons often given to students
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A population of 74 planetesimal belts orbiting nearby stars has been studied by researchers
Read article: Astrophysicists reveal huge variation in the shape of exocomet belts
The mission is expected to be complete next year with a launch by May 2027
Read article: NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope nears completion
Successful hula hooping requires a gyrating body with a particular slope and curvature
Read article: Defying gravity: insights into hula hoop levitation
We revisit the physics of papercuts, a quantum escape room and much more
Read article: The 10 quirkiest stories from the world of physics in 2024
Michael Banks picks his favourite articles this year from the world of astronomy and astrophysics
Read article: Astronomy and space: highlights of 2024
Take a tour of the year's highlights with this list of the most-read stories published in
Read article: Picking winners: the 10 most popular physics stories of 2024
Hamish Johnston picks his favourite articles of the year
Read article: Particle and nuclear physics highlights in 2024: celebrating the past and looking to the future
Margaret Harris looks back on a year of fascinating research – and ahead to the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
Read article: Quantum science and technology: highlights of 2024
From proton therapy firsts to tumour-killing quantum dots, Tami Freeman shares her pick of this year’s healthcare innovations
Read article: Medical physics and biotechnology: highlights of 2024
