Episode 74: 2024 Year in Review

Technology Today

Southwest Research Institute

Technology

4.8 • 19 Ratings

🗓️ 28 December 2024

⏱️ 32 minutes

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It was a spectacular year of learning about Project Z, a total eclipse, H2-ICE, UHIs, Europa and more. If you listened in 2024, you’re familiar with these topics and are closing the year with a little more expertise in science and engineering. Now, we’re going back, recalling the SwRI technologies, tools, projects and programs that caught our attention this year. Listen now as podcast host Lisa Peña recaps 2024 and takes us through the inspiring and fascinating topics of the year. For all episodes, complete transcripts and photos, visit Technology Today Podcast.

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0:00.0	What a year to listen and learn about exciting research and world-changing technology.
0:05.6	We zoomed into 2024 with the Clean Energy Initiative, Project Z.
0:11.0	We prepared for a rare total eclipse.
0:13.8	We discussed SWRI instruments launching to Jupiter's icy moon Europa and so much more.
0:23.3	Now, a review of the tech topics that inspired and intrigued us in 2024. That's next on this episode of Technology Today.
0:32.9	We live with technology, science, engineering, and the results of innovative research every day.
0:38.9	Now, let's understand it better.
0:40.7	You're listening to the Technology Today podcast presented by Southwest Research Institute.
0:46.1	From deep sea to deep space, we develop solutions to benefit humankind.
0:50.9	Transcript and photos for this episode and all episodes are available at
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1:01.7	Hello and welcome to technology today. I'm Lisa Benya. Did you listen and learn with us in
1:07.4	2024? We're rewinding the audio, taking you through the year and remembering
1:12.2	those tech topics that got us talking. 2024 brought us conversations on Project Z,
1:18.8	cybersecurity for vehicles, a total eclipse, a new hydrogen engine, a journey to Jupiter's
1:24.9	Moon Europa, and more. So let's get started, taking it back to episode 63 in January.
1:33.4	Project Z is exploring clean energy technologies on the SWRI campus.
1:39.6	The Z stands for zero emissions.
1:42.7	SWRI researchers are evaluating the Institute's energy demand across
1:47.8	two million square feet of offices, labs, and facilities, and using the data to develop and test
1:54.0	clean technologies. Project manager and SWRI engineer Josh Schmidt told us about the timeline to zero.
2:01.6	Okay, a lot of tools here being studied.
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