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Navy Secretary Kicks Off Iridescent-ONR Science Studio in N.Y.
To counter the dwindling number of students interested in science and technology, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Iridescent opened the doors of a new learning center in the Bronx on Nov. 4 with a ribbon-cutting by the Secretary of the Navy.
Scientists Take a Deep Dive for Undersea Warriors
Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced today new research support to develop a prototype diving helmet that could revolutionize diving missions — and provide greater safety for divers.
Website Offers Viewers Unprecedented Access to Deep-Sea Explorations
A longstanding partnership between the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and one of the country’s foremost oceanographers will culminate on June 21 with the launch of a 24-hour “newsroom” to track scientists’ activity aboard research ships and in the field and broadcast their findings to students and teachers around the world.
Engineering Excellence: Engineers with ONR Ties Elected to Renowned Scientific Academy
Three esteemed engineers with ties to the Office of Naval Research (ONR) have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2025. NAE members are among the world’s most accomplished engineers from business, academia and government.
Much Ado About Nanotubes
Great news! Nanotube technology is here to stay! And, physicists tell us that this world of ultra-small atomic tubular structures is soon going to revolutionize our lives in the form of micromachinery... Think small... really, really small. Physicist John Pazik at the Office of Naval Research and...
How to Find a Face in the Crowd
The technology has applications for surveillance, information security, access control, identity fraud, gang tracking, banking and finding missing children. It is currently being evaluated for use in airport security and as a counter-terrorism tool. Last February Dr. Atick's work was selected by...
Worldly Perspective: SECNAV Talks S&T with ONR Global in Chile
The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Hon. Carlos Del Toro, recently convened with representatives from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global's office in Santiago, Chile.
Monsoon Mission: A Better Way to Predict Indian Weather?
ONR-supported U.S. and Indian researchers have completed a month-long cruise studying summer monsoon conditions in the Bay of Bengal.
New Website Highlights Renewable Energy Push in Hawaii
Several recent developments have reaffirmed the importance of alternative energy efforts for America’s warfighters—and officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) are focused on major initiatives taking place in Hawaii.
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.