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Autonomous Underwater Robot Maintains Naval Commitment to Environment
As the U.S. Navy minimizes its dependence on foreign oil, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is a front runner in supporting and bringing forth innovative solutions to fuel consumption challenges
August 24, 2009
The Benchmarking and Best Practices Center of Excellence (B2PCOE)
The two week, invitation only, event will include a gathering of 16 of the top recognized experts in Pb-free electronics and mitigation best practices in a very concentrated effort to collectively integrate and document a set of known best practices.
March 11, 2009
Office of Naval Research Chair Established in Naval Academy's Aerospace Engineering Department
The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) has announced the establishment of the new Office of Naval Research (ONR) Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Rotary Wing (VTOL/RW) Chair in the Academy’s aerospace engineering department.
January 15, 2009
CNN "Vital Signs" to Feature Navy-Funded Enhanced Digital Imaging Technology
A breakthrough technology adapted for breast cancer detection based in part on research originally sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is set to air July 23 during a CNN International news segment on Vital Signs, a program hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
January 01, 2009
ONR Sharpens the Edge to Fight Terrorism International Expert Delivers Lecture on Al-Qaeda
Capturing new insight into how Al-Qaeda operates was the order of the day at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), as internationally recognized Al-Qaeda expert, Dr. Jarret Brachman spoke to ONR researchers on April 14, 2009.
April 14, 2009
Experts Forecast Future of Technology Innovation in China
A distinguished panel of experts hosted by the Office of Naval Research shared their perspectives Friday on the cultural and political factors influencing technological innovations in China.
May 04, 2009
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) Joins Fleet with Technologies Developed by the Office of Naval Research
The nation’s 10th and final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77), was commissioned on 10 January with a host of new technologies developed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR
January 15, 2009
Flight Deck Cleaning “Zamboni” Gives Navy Aircraft Carriers a Cleaner Wake
The Navy´s newest flight deck cleaning technology cuts grime with the power of a Zamboni and the environmental safety of clean running water.
April 22, 2009
Solar Energy Powers Marines on Battlefield
The Ground Renewable Expeditionary ENergy System (GREENS) is a 300-watt, photovoltaic/battery system -- powered by the sun -- that provides continuous power to Marines in the field.
December 07, 2009
High Accolades for Leadership on Superconducting Degaussing Technology
Breakthrough research that yielded the world’s first-ever ship degaussing system to use high temperature superconducting (HTS) materials garnered “Top Navy Scientist and Engineer of the Year” accolades for George Stimak, a program officer at the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
May 20, 2009