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Power Surge: ONR, Energy Efficiency in the Spotlight

A scientist sponsored by the Office of Naval Research has been named to the National Academy of Inventors for groundbreaking work in energy efficiency using Gallium Nitride (GaN).
February 11, 2016

Go to NEPTUNE for New Ideas in Energy

ARLINGTON, Va.—To break new ground in alternative energy; increase educational opportunities for the military community; and bolster science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach, the Department of the Navy and the Office of Naval Research have launched the Naval Enterprise...
November 02, 2015

Brilliant at Any Age: ONR Researchers, Robots and MIT

Three researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research are being recognized as outstanding innovators by the MIT Technology Review, which is published to show how the world is being dramatically shaped by new technology.
September 07, 2016

Worn-Out Warriors? ONR Looks at Importance of Sleep to Warfighters

To discuss the impact of sleep deprivation on warfighters, the Office of Naval Research last week held a workshop titled the “Restorative Effects of Sleep.”
August 10, 2015

Corrosion Control: Topside Drone Keeps Vessels Ship-Shape

ONR Global TechSolutions demonstrated Topside Drone, which can be used to inspect and detect material defects, corrosion, warping and other conditions on naval vessels.
September 05, 2019

Underwater Cameras Give Teams New Look at SeaPerch National Challenge

Middle and high school students got an underwater view of their SeaPerch robots as they raced through obstacle courses during the fourth annual SeaPerch National Challenge held May 17 in Hattiesburg, Miss.
May 19, 2014

Awesome Autonomy: The Future Force and RoboBoats

The future of naval engineering was on display last week, as 13 teams of high school and college students did battle at the ninth annual RoboBoat Competition in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
July 15, 2016

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.
April 03, 2015

Advanced Power and Energy for Undersea Applications

The Office of Naval Research's Advanced Power and Energy for Undersea Applications program aims to develop component, subsystem and system technologies for advanced high-energy density and power density propulsion systems, and to enable increased endurance and reliability in an air-independent environment.
March 18, 2022

Warrior Power: ONR, Veterans Plugged In on Alternative Energy

An innovative Office of Naval Research (ONR) program is looking to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard veterans for the cutting edge in alternative energy—and is highlighted this week in a new video released during the Navy’s Warrior Care Month.
November 21, 2013