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Scientists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) have genetically modified a common soil bacteria to create electrical wires that not only conduct electricity, but are thousands of times thinner than a human hair.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) began a new era today, as Rear Adm. Mathias W. Winter—a decorated aviator with advanced degrees in both computer science and national resource strategy—was sworn in as the chief of naval research (CNR).

The Office of Naval Research intends to launch a new Internet wargame May 16, 2011.

ONR-sponsored researchers will unveil a Web-based tool suite designed to help first responders to international crises, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, during a month-long rollout which begins this week.

Dr. Linda Chrisey, a leading scientist at the Office of Naval Research, discusses the dynamics of microbial fuel cells on National Public Radio’s “Science Friday” program shortly after 3:30 p.m. EST, April 30.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will manage a new institute to spur innovation, manufacturing and implementation of lightweight and modern metals—part of a White House initiative announced Feb. 25 that aims to strengthen national defense and U.S. manufacturing through public and private partnerships.

Top students in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) competition will be awarded scholarship prizes from the Office of Naval Research.

Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder will speak on the March 22 panel at the 2012 Pacific Operational Science and Technology Conference in Honolulu.

On June 6, the Office of Naval Research Global welcomed new leadership during a change-of-command ceremony at its London headquarters.

The Office of Naval Research announced today awards of $25 million through its 2016 Young Investigator Program (YIP), to 47 scientists whose exceptionally creative research holds promise.