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ONR's TechSolutions Providing SEALs with New Glasses That Change Lens Color on the Fly
The Office of Naval Research's TechSolutions department is set to deliver to Navy Special Warfare Command personnel later this year new protective eyewear that will eliminate the need for warfighters to stop to change out colored lenses to accommodate differences in light levels.
January 27, 2011
Rocket Science Leads to Discovery About Whale Hearing
New scans are providing detailed three-dimensional replicas of a whale’s hearing anatomy using a breakthrough method developed by marine biologists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and the Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Readiness Division (N45).
November 23, 2009
Rapid Response: ONR Technologies are Building the Future Force
A new video provides an in-depth look at three ONR TechSolutions prototype technologies that may soon affect the day-to-day lives of warfighters.
February 21, 2012
Two High-Tech Navy Research Vessels Enter Construction Phase
Construction for two new, state-of-the-art Ocean-class Auxiliary General Purpose Oceanographic Research vessels research ships funded by the Office of Naval Research officially got underway with a keel-laying and dedication ceremony Aug. 17 in Anacortes, Wash.
August 20, 2012
Welcome Aboard, Capt. Van Poots! ONR Reserve Component Has New Commander
The Office of Naval Research Reserve Component saw its new commander sworn in Feb. 22—Capt. Michael Van Poots, a decorated submarine officer and naval engineer.
February 24, 2021
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
Fleet Focus: Agility Summit Seeks Creative Solutions to Naval Challenges
The NavalX Agility Cell, or NavalX, will hold its Agility Summit on Sept. 21-25 in Alexandria, Virginia. The event—hosted by NavalX and supported by multiple partners, including the Office of Naval Research—is designed to build partnerships in the Department of the Navy on matters of innovation, acquisition and transition; share best practices; and discuss problems facing the fleet.
July 16, 2020
Cultivating Naval Collaboration, Capabilities: Navy Expands Tech Bridge Network
The Naval Agility Office (NavalX) recently announced the creation of six new Tech Bridge locations—doubling the number to 12.
May 21, 2020
Building the Future, One RoboBoat at a Time
Teams of students representing six countries tested their engineering skills by developing autonomous boats during the 11th annual International RoboBoat Competition, held June 18-24 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
June 27, 2018
Broadening High School Horizons: Naval STEM Expands Virtual Student Outreach
The Naval Horizons student essay contest—an educational video series from the Department of the Navy's Naval STEM education and outreach program—aims to inspire high school students by raising their awareness of the real-world science and technology challenges facing the Navy and Marine Corps today. The high school contest expands on the Naval Horizons contest launched last year, which focused on college students.
June 10, 2021