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Fiery Ice From the Sea

If you know anything about methane gas – and the Office of Naval Research thinks you should – it probably has something to do with swamp gas, and a faintly unpleasant sulfurous smell that rises from country marshes on sultry, summer evenings, or perhaps – for more romantic types – stories of Will-o'...
November 01, 2002

Marine's Best Friend Shows Explosive-Detecting Capabilities

Specialty canines displayed their explosive-detecting abilities Jan. 18 as part of an Office of Naval Research-hosted demo.
January 19, 2012

ONR to Showcase Futuristic Technologies at Fleet Week New York

The Office of Naval Research is featuring some of its cutting-edge technologies and project-based educational outreach tools at Fleet Week New York May 23-30.
May 21, 2012

"Chatting" in Iraq

United States and allied forces in Iraq face a complex environment of brutal enemies, new political entities, and vastly different cultures.
February 26, 2004

Office of Naval Research Confirms Lineup of Speakers for STEM Conference

The Office of Naval Research confirms more than 30 speakers for the 2011 Naval STEM Forum.
June 08, 2011

Full Steam Ahead for Navy Science: Winter Comes to ONR

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) began a new era today, as Rear Adm. Mathias W. Winter—a decorated aviator with advanced degrees in both computer science and national resource strategy—was sworn in as the chief of naval research (CNR).
January 01, 2015

Special Delivery: Marines Dial Up Faster Logistics at Tech Demo

Marines in Hawaii recently demonstrated that handheld devices and automation software could speed delivery of critical supplies to the front lines and even help planners determine when and where items will be needed ahead of time.
January 01, 2014

Not-So-Heavy Metal: ONR to Manage National Push for Lightweight Materials

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) will manage a new institute to spur innovation, manufacturing and implementation of lightweight and modern metals—part of a White House initiative announced Feb. 25 that aims to strengthen national defense and U.S. manufacturing through public and private partnerships.
January 01, 2014

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

Tactical AI for Marine Corps

Tactical Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Marine Corps focuses on advanced research into modeling and simulation with a specific emphasis on developing decision aids at the tactical level to support Marine Corps small unit decision making.
March 18, 2022