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Not-So-Heavy Metal: ONR to Manage National Push for Lightweight Materials
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.
January 01, 2014
ONR Battery Technology Extends Life of Bomb Disposal Robots
Safe removal of roadside bombs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) is critical in hostile environments. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) crews often rely on remotely operated robots to disarm explosives – and the Office of Naval Research has just made their job a little easier.
June 04, 2009
Diamond in the Rough…and on the Chip
In these tense times, the ability to continuously
January 01, 2003
Cutting F-35 Manufacturing Costs, Time Earns ONR Top Award
The Office of Naval Research earned Defense Dept. accolades for advancing the manufacture of cockpit enclosures for the F-35.
December 02, 2014
Microbial Fuel Cell: A New Source of Green Energy
The Office of Naval Research highlights the microbial fuel cell, a device with the potential to revolutionize naval energy use by converting decomposed marine organisms into electricity.
April 16, 2010
Terrific Tech: BEMR, EMILY on Display at Sea-Air-Space
Robotic lifeguards, virtual and augmented realities, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that can autonomously swarm and overwhelm an enemy—all will be on display to the public during the Sea-Air-Space Exposition.
May 11, 2016
Best and Brightest: ONR's 2019 Young Investigators
The Office of Naval Research recognized 25 awardees of the 2019 Young Investigator Program. These recipients will share $16.5 million in funding to conduct naval-relevant scientific research.
December 17, 2018
ONR Schools the Educators at STEM Summer Camp
ONR is funding five-day summer camps, ending July 15, 2011, to recharge science and math teachers in the Gulf Coast region.
July 11, 2011
Happy Birthday, ONR: 70 Years of Game-Changing Science and Technology
As 2016 kicks into gear, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is kicking off a series of events throughout the year to celebrate 70 years of developing cutting-edge science and technology (S&T) for U.S. naval forces.
January 27, 2016
ONR Sponsors New Academic Center for National Security Innovation
ONR continues its 75-year-old commitment to fostering innovation with the sponsorship of a Stanford University-based academic center formally launching next week.
November 26, 2021