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ONR Scientist Awarded for Fuel Cell Foresight

Dr. Richard Carlin, director of the Sea Warfare and Weapons Department in the Office of Naval Research (ONR), was honored with the 2010 Fuel Cell Seminar and Exposition Award on Oct. 19 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
October 19, 2010

Much Ado About Nanotubes

Great news! Nanotube technology is here to stay! And, physicists tell us that this world of ultra-small atomic tubular structures is soon going to revolutionize our lives in the form of micromachinery... Think small... really, really small. Physicist John Pazik at the Office of Naval Research and...
April 01, 2002

Cool Capabilities: Sea Hunter, Tern on Display at Sea-Air-Space

Advanced software that can transform existing medium-sized vessels into unmanned ships able to autonomously complete naval missions. A four-legged, bio-inspired robot that can perform reconnaissance or dispose of explosives safely. A drone that merges the flying capabilities of a helicopter and airplane. All will be showcased to the public during the 2017 Sea-Air-Space Exposition.
March 21, 2017

ONR funds basic science in support of counter-IED efforts

Basic research program aims to increase counter-IED predictive capabilities
November 14, 2005

Monsoon Mission: A Better Way to Predict Indian Weather?

ONR-supported U.S. and Indian researchers have completed a month-long cruise studying summer monsoon conditions in the Bay of Bengal.
September 28, 2015

For the Birds: New Prediction Method Sheds Brighter Light on Flight

ONR-sponsored researchers found a new way to precisely measure the vortices created by birds’ wings during flight, shedding greater light on how these creatures produce enough lift to fly.
March 27, 2017

How Latin America is changing the world through science and innovation

There is groundbreaking science happening in every corner of the world. Latin America is no exception.
January 01, 2020

Students' Robot Submarines Enter the Ring in Gladiator-Themed Competition

The 15th International RoboSub Competition joins a lineup of Office of Naval Research-sponsored activities designed to familiarize students with autonomous underwater vehicles and grow their interest in future engineering careers.
July 19, 2012

Listening for an Ocean

Things are crackling on the giant Jovian moon, Europa, and a group of earth-bound ocean scientists funded by the Office of Naval Research are intrigued… could Jupiter's Europa be hiding an ocean of water under that icy surface? A salty ocean… larger than all the oceans of the earth combined? The...
January 01, 2001

Shining Bright: Diamonds Enable Greater Performance and Beam Quality in High-Power Lasers

The power and performance of lasers are continually increasing to meet the expanding requirements of diverse future technologies.
January 01, 2020