Microsoft's Chetan Nayak discussed the challenges of achieving a superconductor-based topological qubit at the Global Physics Summit.Atharva Lele, an undergraduate student, explained the physics behind manu jumping, a competitive aquatic sport.This article is part of Physics World's contribution to the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ).Stay tuned to Physics World for more coverage of the IYQ throughout the next 12 months.