Press Releases
| 12/03/2025 | SwRI may have solved a mystery surrounding Uranus’ radiation belts
Solar-storm-driven waves may explain extreme radiation |
| 12/02/2025 | SwRI expands High-Viscosity Flow Loop to test equipment moving heavy oils
Upgrade offers more cost-effective and comprehensive testing |
| 12/01/2025 | New SwRI laboratory to study the origins of planetary systems
The Nebular Origins of the Universe Research Laboratory will connect pre-planetary evolution to planetary formation to understand the chemical origins of planetary systems |
| 11/26/2025 | SwRI tackles pre-ignition challenges in hydrogen-fueled engines
Ongoing stochastic pre-ignition research at SwRI leads to the development of a testing methodology for hydrogen-fueled ICEs |
| 11/18/2025 | SwRI identifies security vulnerability in EV charging protocol
Researchers publish common vulnerabilities and exposures report related to ISO 15118 |
| 11/17/2025 | SwRI turbocharges its hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine
Engine advancements provide more power, torque and efficiency for heavy-duty trucking while providing near-zero emissions |
| 11/17/2025 | SwRI expands capabilities in large-scale heat exchanger testing
Large-Scale Heat Exchanger Test Facility can test thermal performance of heat exchangers and cooling equipment at heat loads up to five megawatts |
| 11/12/2025 | SwRI uses machine learning to calibrate emissions control systems faster, more efficiently
Machine learning framework cuts control systems calibration time from weeks to hours |
| 11/11/2025 | SwRI expands Metering Research Facility capabilities for hydrogen research and testing
Upgraded testing capabilities ensure natural gas infrastructure is compatible with hydrogen blends |
| 11/10/2025 | SwRI-developed bioreactor replicates versatile induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Reprogrammed adult cells offer alternative to embryonic stem cells |
| 10/27/2025 | SwRI receives $9.9 million contract to assess reliability of F-16 landing gear components
Structural engineers will leverage probabilistic analysis, fatigue expertise |
| 10/15/2025 | SwRI’s Dr. Pablo Bueno named AIAA Associate Fellow
Researcher recognized for development of terrestrial energy systems, advancing optical diagnostics for high-speed flows. |
| 10/15/2025 | SwRI, 8 Rivers patent more cost-effective, efficient power generation system with liquid oxygen storage
Technology will generate, store pure oxygen during off-peak hours to power clean energy cycle |
| 10/14/2025 | SwRI’s Dr. Chris Thomas named AIAA Associate Fellow
Researcher recognized for work in propellants, battery safety, and blast physics |
| 10/08/2025 | SwRI produces, evaluates sustainable aviation fuel made from e-fuel
Multidisciplinary team compares performance, emission data for three types of jet fuel including in-house SAF |