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Marines Tap Real-Time Information Like Never Before

Marines in Hawaii last week demonstrated that using handheld devices and special software to automatically sift through loads of data can help ease information overload and deliver made-to-order intelligence to the front lines.
January 01, 2013

ONR Developing Digital Tutors for Future Naval Scientists, Engineers

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) today announced the next phase of an initiative to design affordable software to improve retention of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education among middle and high school students.
January 01, 2013

Researchers Wanted: Navy Accepting Applications for Two Faculty Programs

Longstanding partnerships between the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and academia have led to countless discoveries over the years, thanks in part to programs that invite guest researchers into Navy laboratories each year.
January 01, 2013

The Forecast Is: Better Weather Predictions for the Navy

In a development that should significantly impact fleet operations, the Navy has adopted a new global weather forecasting model that began with support from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).
January 01, 2013

More Power to You: Marines Boost Energy, Lighten Load

In an effort to move toward increased energy independence in the field, Marines used a wearable solar-powered system to extend the battery life of crucial electronic devices during a recent field exercise, officials announced Oct. 30.
January 01, 2013

Lightning Strikes: ONR Adds Speed, Precision to JSF Manufacturing

A faster, more precise way to create cockpit enclosures may end up saving the F-35 Lightning II program a significant amount in manufacturing costs.
January 01, 2013

From Robots to Smart Phones, ONR Research Is 'Popular Science'

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December 11, 2012

The Future Looks Bright: ONR, Marines Eye Solar Energy

ONR is looking to the sun for energy in an effort to help Marines do away with diesel-guzzling generators now used in combat outposts.
November 29, 2012

Research Comes Home to Roost: Six Years Later, Revelle Returns

After a six-year voyage on the high seas, research vessel (R/V) Roger Revelle is coming home to San Diego today.
November 16, 2012

In an Uncertain World, Navy Needs Science and Technology Collaboration, Chief Says

Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder announced Oct. 24 that the Office of Naval Research will bring together Navy, Marine Corps, industry and academia on a quarterly basis, starting in 2013.
October 24, 2012