News Releases
ONR Scientist Generates 'Mud Power' for NPR Radio Audience
Dr. Linda Chrisey, a leading scientist at the Office of Naval Research, discussed how researchers are generating electricity from bacteria found in mud and wastewater during National Public Radio's recent "Science Friday" segment.
January 01, 2010
Winners of ONR's Energy Challenge to Help Navy Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced nine winners of an "Energy Challenge" that was issued at its recent Naval Energy Forum.
January 01, 2010
'Tech Talk' with Keith Hammack
In this transcript from the Office of Naval Research's online series, Tech Talk, deputy manager Keith Hammack answers questions about ONR's autonomous ground vehicles.
January 01, 2010
ONR Marks 50th Anniversary of Laser Technology
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), which has made investments in the research and development of the laser, is joining the science community as it marks the 50th anniversary of this groundbreaking device.
January 01, 2010
Godfather of Oceanography Wins Prestigious Award
Hailed as one of the world's greatest oceanographers and pioneers of marine science, Dr. Walter Munk, a long-time contributor to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), received the prestigious 2010 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on May 11 in Stockholm.
January 01, 2010
ONR-Sponsored Students Prep for FIRST Robotics Competition
Aimed at boosting young people’s interest in science and technology careers, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring a team of local high school students as they participate in a robotics competition March 5-6 in Washington, D.C..
January 01, 2010
'Tech Talk' with Tracy Frost
The following is a transcript from the Office of Naval Research's online Tech Talk series with Tracy Frost who answered questions about ONR's SBIR program.
January 01, 2010
'Tech Talk' with Kurt Yankaskas
In this transcript from the Office of Naval Research's online series, Tech Talk, program manager Kurt Yankaskas answers questions about ONR's Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Program.
January 01, 2010
'Tech Talk' with Dr. Mike Traweek
On Sept. 29, Dr. Michael Traweek answered questions about flow noise on Facebook and Twitter. See a transcript.
January 01, 2010
'Tech Talk' with Dr. Michael Kassner
The following is a transcript from the Office of Naval Research's online Tech Talk series. Dr. Michael Kassner answered questions about the Navy's educational initiatives on Facebook on Oct. 20.
January 01, 2010