Zero Pressure

Zero Pressure

Imperial College London and Saab

Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Declining
Since May 2021
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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A relaxed conversation with those on the cutting edge of science and technology - hosted by Britain's first astronaut Helen Sharman - Presented by Imperial College London and Saab

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Rockets and Rules: Part 2

Oct 02, 2025 33m

Helen Sharman continues the conversation with Dr Adam Baker and Dr Jill Stuart, delving deeper into the challenges and opportunities of a new space age. From space debris and satellite traffic…

S3E10 Rockets and Rules: Part 1

Sep 23, 2025 30m

In part 1 of the final episode of series three, Helen Sharman is joined by Dr Adam Baker, a rocket propulsion expert, and Dr Jill Stuart, a leading authority on space politics and law, to explore the…

Rocket science – live from the Great Exhibition Road Festival

Jun 13, 2025 44m

On Sunday, 8th of June, The Zero Pressure podcast hosted a live panel session titled "Rocket Science and the New Space Race, a sold-out event in the Spotlight Talks at the Great Exhibition Road…

S2E9 On a Laser Quest: Countering Drones

Apr 15, 2025 41m

This time, we're diving into the rise of high-energy laser systems and the game-changing potential of their high-powered lasers. Since their invention, lasers have revolutionized science and…

Bonus: Space Stations with Christer Fuglesang

Feb 18, 2025 35m Bonus

In the last of our series of special bonus editions, Helen Sharman is joined by Swedish physicist and ESA astronaut, Christer Fuglesang, who spent 26 days on board the ISS, and in that time conducted…

Bonus: Space Stations with Soyeon Yi

Feb 11, 2025 30m Bonus

Welcome to another special bonus edition of the Zero Pressure Podcast, presented by Imperial College London and Saab. For our recent episode on the future of space stations, we were lucky to be…

Bonus: Space Stations with Reinhold Ewald

Feb 04, 2025 21m Bonus

Welcome to a special bonus edition of the Zero Pressure Podcast, presented by Imperial College London and Saab. For our recent episode on the future of space stations, we were lucky to be joined by 3…

S3E8 Beyond the International Space Station

Dec 27, 2024 44m

This is a very special edition of the Zero Pressure Podcast series as Helen Sharman is joined by 3 fellow astronauts to discuss the future of space stations. Since the 1970s, humans have been using…

S3E7 Journey to Sustainable Skies

Nov 05, 2024 35m

What does a technical roadmap to sustainable aviation look like, and what role will innovative technologies, sustainable aviation fuels, and new propulsion methods play in this transformation? We…

S3E6 Asymmetry and AI: The Battle for Power

Oct 11, 2024 42m

This time we delve into the world of asymmetric warfare, a term used to describe imbalances in conflict. From geopolitics to cutting-edge technology and even the growing divide between humans and…

S3E5 Investing in the Dual-use Innovation System

Aug 29, 2024 41m

This time we are exploring how the interplay between the commercial and military sectors - as well as the financial system, can foster innovation. In recent decades there has been a seismic shift in…

S3E4 Robotics and New Frontiers

Jun 28, 2024 41m

Professor Yang Gao joins Helen Sharman in the studio for a deep dive into robotics. Professor Yang heads the Centre for Robotics Research at King's College London. We'll also be hearing excerpts from…

S3E3 Pushing the Limits of Sensing with Quantum

May 31, 2024 39m

This time we are focussing on the world of sensor technology that allows us to collect information at an atomic level. Improvements in quantum sensors are changing how we can detect all sorts of tiny…

S3E2 The Rapid Rise of Drones

Apr 30, 2024 35m

In today's discussion, we're delving into the transformative world of drones. From their pioneering potential in healthcare, other delivery services, disaster relief and agriculture, to disrupting…

S3E1 The Revolution of Manufacturing: Design, Print, Fly.

Mar 20, 2024 28m

Kevin Czinger joins Helen to kick off the third season of Zero Pressure. Kevin is the founder, lead inventor and CEO of Divergent 3D, a company that uses some of the world's most advanced methods of…

Turning the Tide - Seabeds and the Future of Security

Jul 17, 2023 30m

In this special edition of the Zero Pressure podcast, we will be discussing the mapping of the Earth’s oceans. It’s been said that the ocean is the Earth’s final frontier for good reason. With…

S2E9 The Edge of Technology

Jun 15, 2023 35m

This time we are discussing emerging and disruptive technologies. From artificial intelligence to genome editing and quantum computing, industries are being reshaped and traditional norms challenged.…

S2E8 Microchip Technology - A Technological and Geopolitical Tipping Point

May 10, 2023 37m

This time we're talking about microchips and the world of microelectronics. Microchips are the bedrock of modern technology and are vital in everything from fighter jets to mobile phones. The United…

S2E7 New Materials for a Sustainable World

Mar 17, 2023 37m

This time, we're delving into the world of materials science. In the English-speaking world, the word 'material' is often confused with 'cloth', but in the context of material science, and this…

S2E6 Flying Into the Future of Speed

Feb 01, 2023 36m

This time we are talking about the future of speed in the air. What is the difference between supersonic and hypersonic travel, what speeds might we reach in the future and how can engines achieve…

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