NASA Invention of the Year, First-of-Its-Kind Test Bed, and Artificial Photosynthesis

NASA Invention of the Year, First-of-Its-Kind Test Bed, and Artificial Photosynthesis

June 3, 2026 · 10 min · Season 1 · Episode 56

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This episode discusses NASA's Invention of the Year, a unique test bed for data centers, and advancements in artificial photosynthesis.

In this episode of Peaks to Power, learn about: The internal short-circuit device from NLR scientists that was awarded NASA’s Invention of the Year. The Agora large-load test bed, a first-of-its-kind national capability designed to help data centers become active participants in grid reliability. The semiconductor-catalyst combo that captures more energy to drive chemical reactions.This episode was hosted by Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle, written and produced by Al...

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Hosts: Kerrin Jeromin, Taylor Mankle

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Organizations: NASA, NLR

Products: Agora large-load test bed, internal short-circuit device, semiconductor-catalyst combo

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