Series 1: Castrol on Mars - everything we do in space, we do on land, sea and air. We’ve spoken to some truly inspirational people who push themselves to their mental and physical limits, working with technologies on land sea and air.
We were so inspired on hearing the sounds of Mars - recorded by Perseverance, the Mars Rover - we wanted to share this remix with you. Get those headphones on and enjoy our bonus track!
David Eyton, bp's former head of innovation and engineering, gives us his perspective on what it takes to perform under some of our planet's most extreme conditions on land, sea, and air.
There are challenging journeys being made every day that many of us take for granted. Mohammed Sadiq describes his relationship with the desert, his family, and his truck; the machine he depends on for survival.
Working under pressure takes on a whole new meaning when you're a saturation diver. Shannon Hovey transports us to an alien world, at the bottom of the ocean floor.
From 'first fill' to a fusion reactor, in this podcast we hear how robots are playing a crucial role in helping us to reach some of the most extreme and dangerous places on earth.
Richard Smith has a head for heights - he travels to the remotest locations, battles high winds, torrential rain and choppy waters, all against the clock to make sure the blades of the turbine keep spinning.
In the cockpit, one mission – to win. Formula E's Sam Bird and World Rally's Gus Greensmith describe their worlds from behind the visor.
Astronauts Sandra Magnus and Dr. Robert Thirsk describe their time in one of the most challenging environments of all.
The Mars Rover is on a mission to answer the most profound question of all time. But what is Perseverance really up against?
Listen to our series trailer, with excerpts from all episodes.
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