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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 2h
SwRI’s Eloy Flores III will speak at the two-day Turquoise Hydrogen Summit 2026 in Houston. Catch “Scaling Up Turquoise Hydrogen Through High-Temperature Methane Pyrolysis” at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28. ow.ly/Fv7i50ZT5rq
Professional headshot of Eloy Flores III, Director of Chemical Engineering at Southwest Research Institute, alongside a presentation title on scaling up turquoise hydrogen via high-temperature methane pyrolysis.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 4h
🍂 🔭 SwRI will exhibit at the New England Fall Astronomy Festival (NEFAF) hosted by the University of New Hampshire, October 16-17. NEFAF promises hands-on science for all ages! extension.unh.edu/new-england-fall-…
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New England Fall Astronomy Festival (NEFAF)
The New England Fall Astronomy Festival
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 6h
🚨Stop by SwRI’s booth (210) at COMVEC in Chicago to discuss any challenges you may have related to advanced combustion engines and battery electric systems. ow.ly/y0k050ZT4OG
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SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (COMVEC) | Southwest Research Institute
SwRI will be exhibiting at SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (COMVEC), booth no. 210.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 8h
SwRI develops a machine learning toolkit to improve odds of drug development success ow.ly/cCmT50ZT4ze
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SwRI develops a machine learning toolkit to improve odds of drug development success | Southwest Research Institute
GAMES technology provides AI decision support to navigate pharmaceutical development
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 29/09/2026
Earth provided gravity assistance to slingshot the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) spacecraft toward the Jupiter system. The SwRI-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) instrument is one of 10 instruments aboard Juice. ow.ly/H4MT50ZSIMa
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Successful Earth flyby improves Juice’s course to Jupiter
The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) skimmed the very outer edge of Earth’s atmosphere on 28 September, using the gravity of our home planet to alter its route to Jupiter using very little fuel.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 29/09/2026
SwRI developed this Planetary Laboratory for Novel Environments Testing and eXperiments (Planet-X) facility to evaluate space hardware at temperatures from -200 to 200 Celsius, in high vacuum, using a high-resolution gas analyzer and other sensors. #TechTuesday
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 29/09/2026
Southwest Research Institute is launching the Technology Initiative for Emissions Readiness (TIER-5) Consortium. TIER-5 will work with members to identify viable pathways to compliance with California's proposed emissions standards for off-road diesel engines. ow.ly/wSIK50ZSHxh
Logo featuring an orange skid-steer loader against a forest backdrop with text promoting Tier 5 technology for emissions reduction in engines under 56 kW.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 29/09/2026
SwRI, Adelaide University sign quantum RF research and development MOU ow.ly/eaTF50ZSEks
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 28/09/2026
SwRI in the news: Liquid nitrogen may have recently flowed across Pluto’s heart-shaped glacier ow.ly/RKOH50ZShiB
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Liquid nitrogen may have recently flowed across Pluto’s heart-shaped glacier
New Horizons images of Sputnik Planitia carry dark streaks that a Southwest Research Institute-led team says are best explained by liquid nitrogen welling up fr
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 28/09/2026
SwRI’s Mike Brown will deliver a keynote address, “From Connected to Cognitive — How AI, Intelligent Infrastructure, Vehicles, and Standards Are Shaping the Next Era of Mobility,” at the APEC Smart Mobility Forum. 📆 October 14 📍 Seoul, Korea
APEC Smart Mobility Forum announcement with keynote speaker Michael Brown and event details in Seoul, Korea on Oct. 14 at 11:00 AM KST.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 28/09/2026
🚚 SwRI is heading to Chicago for the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (COMVEC). Watch a sneak peak of SwRI’s multidisciplinary internal combustion engine research and stop by booth no. 210. youtu.be/BZw62l2lqPU
Title screen displaying 'ICE Powertrain Engineering' with the SwRI logo over a blurred aerial background.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 28/09/2026
SwRI in the news: Soft and stretchy or rock solid? New modeling study sheds light on how the Earth got its moon Image credit: NASA/JPL-CalTech/T. Pyle ow.ly/i1cq50ZSfIA
New Southwest Research Institute-led modeling that accounts for material strength found fundamental changes in how the Moon forms after a giant collision between a Mars-sized impactor and Earth. Simulations that neglect strength produce a debris disk that forms the Moon over time while those factoring in strength can produce an intact Moon. These conditions generally correspond with hotter  and colder colliding planets, which would generally correspond to earlier versus later collision timing.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 25/09/2026
Lego® toy bricks and heliophysics are a perfect match! Download the plans to build your own wide field imager. The SwRI-developed instrument is currently part of NASA’s Polarimeter to UNify the Heliosphere and Corona (PUNCH) mission. ow.ly/Rklh50ZRx4A
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 25/09/2026
Blog | The Ultraviolet Spectrograph on ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer Mission (JUICE-UVS) ow.ly/kkEL50ZRx17
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The Ultraviolet Spectrograph on ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer Mission (JUICE-UVS)
[astro-ph.EP] A mix of internal and external radiation shielding plates are used, with those on the instrument electronics plus spectrograph sections shown here in gold color. Ultra-pure filtered dry N2 […]
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 25/09/2026
Friday Flashback | The SwRI-led Juno mission conducted a close flyby of Jupiter’s moon Europa back in September of 2022. The NASA spacecraft flew within 225 miles of the moon’s surface. ow.ly/4xGV50ZRwYM Image Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
Close-up of Europa's icy surface showing intricate brownish cracks and ridges against a pale background.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 24/09/2026
NASA's TRACERS to study magnetic explosions triggered by space weather ow.ly/UM9j50ZR0Vv
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 24/09/2026
SwRI’s Shane Siebenaler and Kurt L. Johnson are at the International Pipeline Conference & Expo in Calgary, Alberta. Watch a replay of a “Technical Guidance for External Leak Detection Systems on Liquid Hydrocarbon Pipelines” presented earlier this year. vimeo.com/1199530549
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 24/09/2026
Earn a lean manufacturing certificate through the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), which is hosted by SwRI. Classes start in October. ow.ly/EwQM50ZR0cJ
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 24/09/2026
SwRI in the news: Sodium-ion batteries are cheaper, and new index shows when they can replace lithium-ion ow.ly/ogfx50ZR03S
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Sodium-ion batteries are cheaper, and new index shows when they can replace lithium-ion
Researchers at Southwest Research Institute have developed a tool that could make it easier to use lower-cost sodium-ion batteries in some of those same roles.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 24/09/2026
🌡️ Hot job, cool place to work! Check out SwRI’s latest hot job of the week. ow.ly/l2xk50ZQZHE
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 23/09/2026
🦾We’re at ROSCon Global in Toronto, Canada! Stop by SwRI’s booth (no. 4) to learn about the ROS-Industrial Consortium and SwRI’s robotics and automation research and development. ow.ly/jrZu50ZQKyn
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 23/09/2026
With data from the SwRI-led Juno mission, researchers explored how Jupiter wards off the Sun’s energetic particles. now.uiowa.edu/news/2026/09/jupiter-…
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Jupiter uses surprisingly complex system to fend off particles from sun
University of Iowa researchers have made the most detailed observations yet of Jupiter’s bow shock, a barrier that helps deflect harmful particles from the sun. They found that Jupiter uses a more complex wave structure than Earth to efficiently handle the solar wind. The findings could help...
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 23/09/2026
SwRI in the news: Icy moons can be blown apart without losing their hidden oceans ow.ly/5ghi50ZQzpE
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Icy moons can be blown apart without losing their hidden oceans
Even massive collisions that shatter icy moons may not destroy their hidden oceans, revealing how surprisingly resilient these buried waters can be.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 23/09/2026
Register Today | Join SwRI’s Dr. Thomas Kerr for a “Rotordynamics Tutorial.” The free webinar kicks off at 12:00 CT on Wednesday, September 30. ow.ly/rw2250ZQznN
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 22/09/2026
On the latest episode of the Technology Today Podcast, hear from SwRI Principal Scientist James Wood about the newly patented EZ Flow™ technology that reduces the viscosity of heavy crude oil to make transport more efficient. ow.ly/CYhc50ZQeqh
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 22/09/2026
Stop by SwRI's booth (no. 2627) at the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia in Houston, Sept. 22-24. ow.ly/pqfy50ZQhV0
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 22/09/2026
SwRI worked with other San Antonio nonprofits to develop a computer model to predict outcomes for pregnant mothers. These data visualizations can guide real-time interventions. #TechTuesday
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 22/09/2026
SwRI in the news: Space hardware built in San Antonio at SwRI will soon take measurements on Mercury ow.ly/yJXR50ZQ95J
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Space hardware built in San Antonio at SwRI will soon take measurements on Mercury
On board the BepiColombo spacecraft is Strofio, a neutral mass spectrometer specifically designed to sample the sparse exosphere around Mercury. The spacecraft is a joint mission of the European and Japanese space agencies and was launched in 2018.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 21/09/2026
SwRI in the news: New battery index pinpoints when sodium-ion cells can replace lithium-ion ow.ly/JOoM50ZPGQ0
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Battery index pinpoints when sodium-ion cells can replace lithium-ion
SwRI’s Electrical Interchangeability Index determines if sodium-ion batteries can handle your device’s workload.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 21/09/2026
SwRI in the news: Saturn’s largest moon has enormous lakes and ferocious winds. Sounds like Earth? There’s one key difference ow.ly/A4Bx50ZPGI0
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Saturn moon Titan has huge lakes with winds similar to Earth
The Saturnian moon Titan has lakes with remarkably gentle breezes not dissimilar to Earth's. So what would a Titanic Lake District be like?
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 21/09/2026
SwRI listed as ‘teaming partner’ for DOE chemical technology research, development program ow.ly/mJmy50ZPFZZ
SwRI is ready to serve as a “teaming partner” for the Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT) program led by the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office to enhance domestic supply chains of chemicals and reduce dependence on imports. SwRI offers chemical pilot plant solutions for industry and government clients to advance developments toward commercialization.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 18/09/2026
From Pac-Man® and pizza slices to chili cook-offs and bake sales, Southwest Research Institute staff are finding fun and inventive ways to support the annual campaign benefitting the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County. #WeAreSwRI #FridayFeeling #SwRICares
Person seated at a desk playing a large projected Pac-Man® game on a wall in a room with carpeted floor.Woman in denim jacket buying baked goods from a vendor at a busy indoor bake sale.Close-up of a table with a sign reading 'Bowl of Brick Red Chili' and small cups, with people serving themselves in the background at a casual gathering.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 18/09/2026
In September of 2020, an international cohort of researchers, including SwRI’s Dr. Jim Burch, published a study regarding unusual auroral activity around comet 67P. Photo Courtesy of ESA/Rosetta/NAVCAM ow.ly/gR3Y50ZP8Ew
Close-up of a comet 67P's irregular, rocky surface with jets of gas and dust streaming into space.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 18/09/2026
SwRI in the news: UT San Antonio launches Ph.D. program in aerospace engineering amid rising industry demand in Texas ow.ly/tKkh50ZP9OA
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UT San Antonio launches PhD program in aerospace engineering amid rising industry demand in Texas
UT San Antonio will be one of four universities in the state offering a PhD in aerospace engineering, according to a university news release.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 17/09/2026
Register to attend an interactive training event hosted by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) at the SwRI campus in San Antonio, Texas, February 23-25, 2027. Spots are limited. www.stle.org/ILTE
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Interactive Lubrication Training Experience
ILTE: two-day hands-on lubrication fundamentals and lubricant-testing course by STLE. Topics include base oils, greases, lubricant selection, testing, oil analysis; ideal for engineers, R&D, QC, sales, and technicians.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 17/09/2026
Featured Research | SwRI’s planetary science researchers develop instruments for space missions and simulate lunar conditions and planetary atmospheres in our extensive laboratories. ow.ly/Ifx450ZOQZh
Detailed 3D rendering of a rocky asteroid psyche with craters floating in the blackness of space.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 17/09/2026
Thanks for the warm welcome Cornell University! SwRI’s Jerry Towler is at the STEAM Career Fair at Barton Hall from 1-6pm ET, on September 17 (today). Check out other recruiting events, here: ow.ly/Teoe50ZOR5l
Southwest Research Institute booth at an indoor event with informational materials on a blue tablecloth and two men conversing nearby.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 17/09/2026
SwRI in the news: Reactive Carbon Capture via Deep Eutectic Solvents www.sflorg.com/2026/09/chm09142601.…
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 17/09/2026
SwRI-developed method can assess interchangeability of chemically different battery types ow.ly/eqQL50ZOHEi
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 16/09/2026
👋🏼 Hi from ASME DRIVN 2026, a global transportation and power systems summit happening in Detroit. SwRI’s powertrain engineers are presenting their latest research and discussing industry challenges. ow.ly/SuHv50ZOs0i
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 16/09/2026
SwRI’s Evan Bond, Aaron Rimpel, Jonathan Wade and Jason Wilkes will lead “From Concept to Detailed Mechanical Design & Analysis—Turbomachinery Design.” Details ➡️ ow.ly/4KnE50ZOkjT
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 16/09/2026
Catch it while you can! SwRI built a “canstruction” display featuring a disappearing yeti to benefit the San Antonio Food Bank. Shoppers at San Antonio’s North Star Mall can check out all the displays and vote for their favorite through September 26.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 16/09/2026
SwRI in the news: SwRI’s Strofio is gearing up to study Mercury’s surface ow.ly/Cxy150ZOjpz
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SwRI’s Strofio is gearing up to study Mercury’s surface
SwRI's Strofio, a neutral mass spectrometer, will sample Mercury's sparse exosphere to measure surface particles. This will provide a global understanding of Mercury's surface composition and space…
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 15/09/2026
SwRI’s Dr. Jeff Moore will co-lead the short course “Centrifugal Compressors 201” ahead of the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia in Houston, Texas, September 22-24. Moore’s portion will focus on rotordynamics. ow.ly/76Wg50ZO0pE
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 15/09/2026
Upgrades to AC dynamometers, which are used to simulate fleet testing, now send power for SwRI’s grid. Instead of sending waste to cooling towers that consume water, SwRI saves thousands of dollars a year on electricity. #TechTuesday
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 15/09/2026
Through SwRI’s internal research and development program, engineers are evaluating a new method for reactive carbon capture that uses deep eutectic solvents. youtu.be/kGl-6Swzz-s?si=2IoTFAU64dg…
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SwRI Evaluates Deep Eutectic Solvents for Carbon Capture
Chemical engineers at SwRI are evaluating the use of deep eutectic ...
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 15/09/2026
SwRI’s Strofio is gearing up to study Mercury’s surface www.swri.org/newsroom/press-release…
Close-up of a gloved technician assembling a complex scientific instrument with copper coils and white components on a metal base in a lab. SwRI led the design, fabrication and testing of the Strofio instrument, a neutral  mass spectrometer aboard the ESA's Mercury Planetary Orbiter.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 14/09/2026
A team from Southwest Research Institute was among those helping to fight hunger with sculptures made entirely with canned foods. www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/09/13/…
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San Antonio teams build giant sculptures out of roughly 30K cans to fight hunger at North Star Mall
Shoppers at North Star Mall may notice something unexpected over the next two weeks — towering sculptures built entirely out of canned food.
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 14/09/2026
SwRI’s Buddy Broerman and Sarah Simons will present “Advancing Reciprocating Compressor System Design: Principles, Modeling and Practical Strategies” at the Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia in Houston next week. 📆 Monday, Sept. 21 ow.ly/tNkY50ZNqkI
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Southwest Research Institute @swri.org · 14/09/2026
Our story starts with curiosity, optimism and a belief that innovation can make the world a better place. Here’s to 79 years of applied research and development at Southwest Research Institute. ow.ly/Fv2x50ZNrM7
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