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Technology Today Podcast launched in November 2018, offering a new way to listen and learn about the technology, science, engineering and research impacting our lives and changing our world. The podcast is presented by Southwest Research Institute, a nonprofit contract R&D organization developing innovative solutions for government and industry clients. Podcast host Lisa Peña is breaking through t... more

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SwRI’s DARWIN® reliability and safety software analyzes aircraft components for fracture risk, improving safety in our skies. The visualization tool provides insight into potential structural problems before a malfunction occurs. DARWIN takes aircraf... more

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When critical equipment fails, from a chain hoist to an aircraft part, operators want to find out what went wrong. Normal wear and tear, before a failure occurs, can also prompt tests to determine remaining service life for a part or system. A materi... more

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Jonathan Moody
SwRI engineer and Darwin developer
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Episode: Episode 89: DARWIN® Safety Software
Dr. Mirella Vargas
Materials science and failure analysis engineer and metallurgist
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Episode: Episode 88: Investigating Metals and Materials
Dr. Roman Gomez
Astrophysicist and educator
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 87: Superheroes, Anime and STEM
Jody Little
SWRI Director of Research and Development and 5G expert
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Episode: Episode 85: Private 5G and Future G
Stas Gankov
SWRI engineer and Nextcar program principal investigator
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Episode: Episode 82: Connected, Automated NEXTCAR
Dr. Vicki Hamilton
Planetary geologist and OSIRIS-REx instrument scientist and mission co-investigator
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Episode: Episode 81: OSIRIS-REx Findings
Robert Legg
SWRI Fuels and Lubricants Research Director
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Episode: Episode 80: SwRI Fuel Testing
Michael Hartmann
Chemical engineer and manager at Southwest Research Institute
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Episode: Episode 79: Producing Graphene from CO2 Waste
Miles Salas
Scientist at Southwest Research Institute
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Episode: Episode 79: Producing Graphene from CO2 Waste

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Episode 89: DARWIN® Safety Software
Q: Why is Darwin considered valuable for certification decisions?
Because it provides an acceptable means of demonstrating compliance with FAA engine safety requirements, allowing manufacturers to use validated risk assessments for safety-critical certification, which is widely utilized by the industry.
Episode 89: DARWIN® Safety Software
Q: What does Darwin take as input and how does it produce its outputs?
At minimum, a digital representation of the component (finite element model), loading histories, and material anomaly data. Darwin runs millions of simulations to build a statistical model that yields the probability of fracture and hotspot locations, guiding design and inspection decisions.
Episode 89: DARWIN® Safety Software
Q: Tell us about the origins of Darwin and why it was needed.
It emerged from Flight 232's mid-flight failure, with a shift from traditional safe-life methods to a risk-based approach that could account for elusive, variable flaws. It was built to translate that approach into a practical tool for engineers and manufacturers, enabling more reliable safety assessments.
Episode 88: Investigating Metals and Materials
Q: What industries are your clients in?
Clients range from oil and gas to food processing and space industries, requiring diverse applications of materials science.
Episode 88: Investigating Metals and Materials
Q: What is your process for making recommendations to prevent future problems?
I analyze the findings and provide recommendations based on material properties and environmental conditions to avoid similar failures.

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A technology-forward podcast that interviews scientists, engineers, and researchers from a major R&D institution to unpack real-world applications of science and engineering. Recent episodes span materials science and metallurgy, AI in healthcare and bone health, space missions like OSIRIS-REx, next-generation communications such as private 5G and 6G, eco-friendly graphene production, and robotics tooling for industry. The show frequently translates complex technical topics into accessible conversations, often tying research to safety, sustainability, and national or global impact. A standout theme is the practical bridge between advanced research and everyday technology, with guests who bring hands-on expertise and clear explanations.

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