International Year of Quantum Science & Technology: World Quantum Day 2025 QuanTour Coverage
On April 14, 2025, the global scientific community came together to celebrate World Quantum Day, and this year’s celebrations had something extra special: the much-anticipated return of the QuanTour light source. As part of the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology, this event brought quantum physics to life through hands-on experiments, immersive public outreach, and an unforgettable science slam.
We at The Science Talk were proud to be at the heart of it. With the QuanTour project making its mark across Europe, this milestone event reinforced our shared mission: making science visible, understandable, and engaging to all.
👉 Read the official article from the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology
The QuanTour Project and The Science Talk
QuanTour is not just a project—it’s a journey. One that travels with a portable quantum light source, also dubbed the “QuanTour suitcase,” to promote science communication, education, and international collaboration. With stops across 12 countries and counting, it showcases how science can transcend borders and disciplines.
Our role through The Science Talk has been to amplify these efforts:
- By creating multimedia stories that travel as far as the suitcase does
- By organizing outreach activities, including podcast episodes and science slams
- And by ensuring that scientific innovation connects with students, educators, and the public alike
🎙️ Explore QuanTour stories on our podcast, Under the Microscope
Why This Coverage Matters
This feature is more than a media mention—it’s recognition of what science communication can do when integrated early and meaningfully into research initiatives. It’s a reminder that visibility, context, and storytelling aren’t nice-to-haves; they’re essential to the future of science.
At The Science Talk, we remain committed to supporting projects like QuanTour—not just by sharing the science but by spotlighting the scientists and the impact their work creates in our everyday lives.