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ONR-Funded Microgrid Powers 'World Green City'

The Office of Naval Research (ONR), a leader in the exploration of renewable power, played a major role in the development of a new “World Green City” unveiled in Thailand on Dec. 12 as a prototype community powered by alternative energy sources.
January 01, 2012

Media Advisory: Free-Electron Laser Reaches 10 Kilowatts

The Free-Electron Laser (FEL), supported by the Office of Naval Research and located at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, achieved 10 kilowatts of infrared laser light in late July, making it the most powerful tunable laser in the world.
July 30, 2004

Need for Speed: Meet Dr. Richard Carlin, ONR's Naval Accelerator

A former department head at the Office of Naval Research, Dr. Richard Carlin, now serves in a new leadership role at ONR—as its Naval Accelerator.
July 12, 2019

Fast Fluency: Can We Identify Quick Language Learners?

New ONR-sponsored findings by scientists at the University of Washington demonstrate that a five-minute measurement of resting-state brain activity predicted how quickly adults picked up a second language.
June 30, 2016

Diamond in the Rough…and on the Chip

In these tense times, the ability to continuously
January 01, 2003

Radio, Active: ONR Celebrates Big Results from Tiny Transistor

Officials at the Office of Naval Research gathered Dec. 14 to celebrate the anniversary of the transistor.
January 01, 2012

ONR Global Taking Off for Singapore Air Show 2012

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global will be showcasing unmanned systems Feb. 14-19 at the 2012 Singapore Air Show.
February 09, 2012

Powerful Prediction: Finding a Better Way to Forecast Hurricane Strength

Researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research are compiling real-time ocean observations to help forecasters predict the strength of future tropical storms.
September 08, 2017

ONR, NRL Garner Four 2025 Dr. Dolores M. Etter Awards

The Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Dr. Peter Squire received two 2025 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientist and Engineer awards for his contributions to warfighter lethality and readiness during a virtual awards ceremony hosted by Dr. Brett A. Seidle, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition on June 25.
July 10, 2025

Young Guns: Rising ONR Talent Honored by White House

Twelve researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research were recently honored with Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recognition.
July 30, 2019