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: Treasured Water Electrolysis for the Future
moreWater electrolysis was discovered about 200 years ago. On November 20, Hisayoshi Matsushima from the Hokkaido Univeristy in Japan explains how electrolysis will be applied for a future energy system for space and nuclear fusion.
Further ZARM Talks scheduled for the current semester
- 20 November 2025: Hisayoshi Matsushima | Hokkaido University in Japan | Treasured Water Electrolysis for the Future
- 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: How can we use ultra-stable clocks onboard of satellites?
moreOn 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 Space
moreOn 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!
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ZARM Talk: Tests in microgravity to improve solar cell performance
moreHow does microgravity influence the formation of thin film morphologies in organic solar cells? On May 8 at 14:00, Jan van Stam (Karlstad University, SE) reveals how drying dynamics change aboard parabolic flights and sounding rockets.
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ZARM Talk: Probing New Physics with Cherenkov Telescopes
moreHow can we detect tiny hints of new physics in gamma rays from distant galaxies? On May 5 at 14:00, Tomislav Terzić from the University of Rijeka (Croatia) shows how Cherenkov telescopes test for Quantum Gravity effects.
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ZARM Talk by Camilla Tossi
moreHow to survive on Mars, when resupply from Earth is impossible? On April 10 at 2 pm, Camilla Tossi explains a promising method to transform water and CO₂ into oxygen, hydrogen, and valuable carbon compounds — using just sunlight!