07 August 2023 NRL and NASA to Launch ComPair Instrument to Measure Gamma-Ray Emissions WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) will launch ComPair aboard a high-altitude balloon from Fort. Sumner, New Mexico Aug. 10...
13 July 2023 First In-Space Laser Power Beaming Experiment Surpasses 100 Days of Successful On-Orbit Operations WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s (NRL) Space Wireless Energy Laser Link (SWELL) surpassed 100 days of successful on-orbit laser operations on June 29, 2023, coinciding with the NRL’s 100th birthday celebration. Launched on March 14, 2023, this experiment represents...
10 May 2022 NRL, SAFCell sign CRADA for exploration of new class of solid acid proton conductors WASHINGTON - Under the terms and within the scope of the agreement, SAFCell will provide expertise and guidance for the development and testing of a new class of borosulfate solid acid intermediate-temperature proton-conducting materials, and evaluate these experimental electrolytes in...
04 May 2022 NRL Scientist Searches for Gravitational Waves From Monster Black Holes WASHINGTON - A U.S. Naval Research Laboratory researcher is leading the way in helping understand gravitational waves generated by supermassive black holes in a new way...
02 May 2022 NRL Tech Transfer Continues Forging Partnerships With Sherwin-Williams WASHINGTON - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Technology Transfer Office plays an important role in demonstrating NRL as a leader in technology innovation. Recently, NRL entered into a Limited Government Purpose License (GPL) with The Sherwin-Williams Company...
20 April 2022 NRL Conducts Successful Terrestrial Microwave Power Beaming Demonstration WASHINGTON - A team of researchers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory recently demonstrated the feasibility of terrestrial microwave power beaming by transmitting 1.6 kilowatts of power over 1 kilometer (km) at the U.S. Army Research Field in Blossom Point, Md., the most significant power...
13 April 2022 NRL partners to advance anthrax treatments WASHINGTON - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists partnered with researchers from the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) and University of Washington to develop and investigate a treatment for multidrug-resistant anthrax...
04 April 2022 NRL develops photonic component library implementing first-of-its-kind Department of Navy trade secret license WASHINGTON - By working closely with AIM Photonics’ state-of-the-art foundry, NRL’s Optical Sciences Division is developing photonic components with functionalities targeting DoD priorities such as analog signal processing, quantum information and computing, data remoting, and navigation and timing...
20 September 2021 NRL Scientist in the Right Place, Right Time to Record Historical Earthquake WASHINGTON - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) researcher Ben Phrampus recorded the largest U.S. earthquake in nearly half a century when it hit recently off the coast of southern Alaska...
31 July 2021 NRL to Hold Media Availabilities at Sea-Air-Space 2021 WASHINGTON - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s scientists and engineers will be available Aug. 2-4 to discuss their cutting-edge research and advances in technology during the Navy League's Global Maritime Exposition Sea-Air-Space in exhibit booth #302...