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ONR-Supported Nobel Prize Winning Scientist Speaks in Arlington

A Nobel Prize-winning scientist—who helped isolate a new ultra-thin material called graphene that could revolutionize everything from circuits to industrial processes—spoke at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on Oct. 17.
October 17, 2012

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

White House Lauds ONR-funded Researchers for Early Success

Focusing on undersea vehicles that have fish-like sensations, advanced ship design and more, four scientists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on Dec. 23 learned they will receive the nation’s highest honor for young scientists and engineers.
January 13, 2014

New Test Range Helps Create Cyber Warriors

A unique mix of training technologies sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is preparing front-line warfighters to conduct cyber and combat operations simultaneously, as Marines demonstrated during a recent amphibious exercise off the coast of Virginia.
January 01, 2014

Cutting Consumption, Saving Lives: Fuel Cell Technology Proves Powerful in Demo

Technology developed for tactical generators under an Office of Naval Research (ONR) program recently demonstrated the ability to cut fuel use nearly in half compared to diesel systems currently powering forward-operating bases.
August 14, 2013

Breathe Easier: ONR Helps Develop Ventilators in Fight Against COVID-19

In response to the coronavirus pandemic and resulting ventilator shortages, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) recently sponsored work to develop low-cost, easily built ventilator prototypes for both hospital and field settings. This effort involves ONR; ONR Global, the command’s international arm; and the University of California San Diego (UCSD).
July 29, 2020

Drug Detection: ONR SCOUT Tests Tech for Monitoring Illicit Maritime Cargo

To improve capabilities for monitoring aircraft and vessels carrying illicit maritime cargo such as drugs — for longer periods of time and over greater distances — the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored SCOUT initiative recently conducted a dynamic experimentation event at Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, at the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay.
September 19, 2022

Maritime Sensing Planning Letters

Find information directed to investigators seeking funding through ONR's Maritime Sensing Program.
March 18, 2022

Human Subject Research Documentation Requirements

Naval research involving human subjects requires human subject documentation requirements.
March 18, 2022

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