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CNO, Titanic Explorer, Nobel Laureate to Headline Naval S&T EXPO

The leader of the expedition that discovered the wreck of the Titanic and a Nobel Prize-winning physicist are among a growing lineup of speakers at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO Feb. 4-5 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
January 01, 2014

Nobel Prize Researcher Credits Early ONR Support

Two decades ago, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) helped Dr. W.E. Moerner in his quest to find “a molecule in a haystack,” work that is transforming the field of medicine and has earned the Stanford University professor the 2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
December 11, 2014

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

Advanced Weapon System Helps ONR Respond to Navy Needs

By Rob Anastasio ONR Corporate Strategic Communications ARLINGTON, Va -- The Low-Cost Imaging Terminal Seeker (LCITS), an Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored technology, could soon give the U.S. Navy and coalition military ships an upper hand in swiftly defeating multiaxis attacks by small...
July 16, 2010

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

ONR's Virtual Submarine Program Aims to Spark Kids' Interest in Science

U.S. students are gaining hands-on experience operating a simulated submarine as part of an Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Team Submarine initiative to encourage interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
February 10, 2011

Sustainment Solutions: ONR Global, Chilean Navy Hold AVANTE Challenge to Address Maritime Sustainment Issues

In an effort to strengthen naval capabilities in the area of maritime sustainment—specifically, the rapid repair of ships in dry dock—the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global and the Chilean Naval Polytechnic Academy recently held the 2021 AVANTE Challenge.
January 01, 2021

Office of Naval Research Global Launches Second Round of 'Global-X' Challenge Focused on Polar Science

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global, in its sustained mission to become the partner of choice for the worldwide international Science and Technology (S&T) community, will launch the second round of Global-X, a nine-month international science challenge worth up to $500,000, to encourage groundbreaking research from all around the world.
January 01, 2021

Building a Better Grunt: ONR-Sponsored Technology to Lighten Marines' Loads

The Office of Naval Research has presented the Marine Corps with a 3-D computer simulation program that measures equipment weight, distribution and effects on individual warfighter performance.
June 08, 2015

Worn-Out Warriors? ONR Looks at Importance of Sleep to Warfighters

To discuss the impact of sleep deprivation on warfighters, the Office of Naval Research last week held a workshop titled the “Restorative Effects of Sleep.”
August 10, 2015