News Releases
Scientists Take a Deep Dive for Undersea Warriors
Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced today new research support to develop a prototype diving helmet that could revolutionize diving missions — and provide greater safety for divers.
April 03, 2015
Chief of Naval Research Talks Naval STEM Workforce at Upcoming Expo
Students in the Washington, D.C.-Metro area will have an opportunity to engage in educational activites at the free Naval STEM Expo on April 12.
April 01, 2015
A Cyber Moment: ONR Reservist Wins Federal 100 Award
On March 26, Lt. Cmdr. Tom McAndrew became the first ONR Reservist to win a Federal 100 Award.
March 27, 2015
New 3D-Simulator Generates Training, Expertise on Subs
A new 3D simulator, developed by the TechSolutions, teaches Sailors how to operate and repair diesel generators aboard submarines.
March 18, 2015
Simulation Technology Shows Navy How to Take a HIT
The Navy soon will begin using an Office of Naval Research (ONR) technology to predict injuries and improve medical responses in any kind of attack on ships, officials announced today.
February 12, 2015
The Streak Continues: U.S. Navy Earns Top Rank Again for Patent Portfolio
For six years and running, the U.S. Department of the Navy outpaces other government for the size and quality of its collection of patents.
February 11, 2015
Naval Leaders: Uncertainty Will Drive Innovation for the Future Force
At the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO in Washington D.C., Department of Navy leaders on Feb. 5 called for investment in new ideas and scientific research to keep the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps technologically superior in increasingly uncertain times.
February 09, 2015
Navy Knowledge Advances; Arctic Ocean Ice Retreats
Scientists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) revealed today the latest findings from a study on Arctic sea ice—with one expert noting that summer sea ice levels could potentially fall to zero before the end of this century.
February 05, 2015
Making Sailors 'SAFFiR' - Navy Unveils Firefighting Robot Prototype at Naval Tech EXPO
The Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot is an ONR-sponsored prototype designed to assist Sailors with damage control and inspection aboard naval vessels.
February 04, 2015
Navy Chief: Here's What We Need for the Future Force
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Jonathan Greenert, today outlined the top science and technology objectives for the Navy and Marine Corps of the future, at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO in Washington, D.C.
February 04, 2015