Weekly Scientific Talks
🚀 Join the New Lecture Series at ZARM! 🌌
Are you fascinated by astrophysics, quantum physics, space technology, or the dream of exploring Mars? Do you want to stay up to date with the latest cutting-edge research happening right here at the University of Bremen? Then don’t miss our brand-new lecture series, launching in the summer semester 2025! The series is alternately organized by ZARM and the Humans on Mars initiative every Thursday. Each session will feature expert talks from leading scientists, offering exclusive insights into the latest discoveries and innovations in space science. We look forward to seeing you there!
🛰 When & Where?
 📅 Every Thursday at 2 PM (CET/CEST)
 📍 Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM), University of Bremen
 
Human Space Exploration Seminar
Humans living on Mars has been a long-time dream which may now appear within reach. The technological, ethical and environmental challenges are however enormous and require transdisciplinary, ground-breaking science. The Bremen Human Space Exploration Seminar is an exchange platform for scientists committed to envisage and shape a sustainable Mars Exploration program for the benefit of humankind and Earth.
 
ZARM Talks
From exploring the mysteries of time dilation and black holes to developing oxygen production through artificial photosynthesis and designing new cooling systems for satellites, our seminars will spark your curiosity and inspire your research journey. Be part of the discussion, connect with fellow space enthusiasts, and broaden your knowledge of the cosmos.
💡 Check out the list of upcoming talks below and click on the respective event to learn more about the speakers and their topics!
ZARM Talks
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    ZARM Talk: Phase Separation and Liquid Removal under Reduced GravitymehrPropellant depots are a prerequisite for deep space exploration. In her talk on the 06th November, Prithvi Shukla will discuss the challenges of refueling in low gravity – like phase separation. 
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    ZARM Talk: Quantum Sensors in SpacemehrWhat are Quantum Sensors and how do they work? Why is space such a good place to deploy them and what are the biggest challenges here? You can find answers to these questions on the 23rd of October, when Marvin Warner will give his talk at ZARM. 
Further ZARM Talks scheduled for the current semester
- 06 November 2025: Prithvi Shukla | ZARM | Liquid removal under reduced gravity
- 20 November 2025: Lennart von Germersheim | ZARM | Fires in microgravity
- 04 December 2025: Rodion Groll | ZARM | Transition to molecular flow
- 08 January 2026: Marc Avila | ZARM | The Martian Mindset
- 22 January 2026: Christiane Heinicke | ZARM | MarsLab
Past talks
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    ZARM Talk: Ultra-cold atoms in microgravitymehrOn July 10 at 2 p.m., Marian Woltmann explains how bringing Bose-Einstein condensates into microgravity enables new applications and unprecedented precision for cold-atom quantum technologies. 
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    ZARM Talk: Atoms, Gravity, and the Quantum Puzzle: Where Do We Stand?mehrHow well do we understand how atoms fall in a gravitational field? Can we extract reliable and testable information from theories that seem fundamentally incompatible? Join the talk on 3 July 2025 at 2 pm at ZARM. 
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    Beware: Our gravity is changing!mehrExplore how Earth’s gravity is shaped by hydrology. On July 01 at 14:00, Alka Singh from the Amrita University in India explains how suites of satellites provide us a bird's eye view on hydrological processes. 
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    ZARM-Talk: How can we use ultra-stable clocks onboard of satellites?mehrOn June 19 at 14:00, Moritz Huckfeldt explains the mathematical foundations for clock observations in satellite gravity field estimation and how he uses simulations to assess the feasibility of small satellite swarms. 
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    ZARM Talk: Quantum Memories in SpacemehrOn June 5 at 14:00, Elisa Da Ros from the Humboldt University in Berlin gives a talk on how microgravity can be a resource to enhance the performance of quantum memory in Bose-Einstein condensates. Join us in room 1730 at ZARM! 
 
				 
			 
								 
							
					 
                    
             
                    
             
                    
             
                    
             
                    
             
                    
            