This episode celebrates five years of The Next Byte with a recap of 2025, highlighting standout episodes through The “Saucies” Awards, reflecting on major trends, sharing predictions for 2026, and thanking the global listener community.
(05:55) Biggest Potential: 227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling
(08:14) The Teaser: 220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing
(10:38) Intersection: 233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots
(12:58) The Pleaser: 224. Geothermal Could Save the Grid
(16:08) Novel: 219. Edible Robots Bring Tech to the Dessert Table
(19:10) The Rocker: 210. Origami-Inspired Concrete Construction
(22:15) Farb’s Favorite: 226. Stop & Go No More: AI Cuts Intersection Emissions
(27:38) The Showstopper: 237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System
(31:18) Honorable Mention: 212. One Cure For All Snake Venoms Via AI
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