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Creating a mini‑Madagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed

Creating a mini‑Madagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed

By better mimicking native conditions on campus, a multidisciplinary team unlocked seed production in an endangered aquatic plant, strengthening long‑term research, student training, and future discoveries.  Read more.

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Andrew Riley
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
È«¹ú̽»¨ researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
È«¹ú̽»¨ is helping to prepare Canada’s defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.

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Alison Auld and Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
New research from an international team led by Community Health and Epidemiology’s Bradley Johnston is generating global headlines — and fierce criticism. But Dr. Johnston is standing by the findings of his panel’s systemic review questioning the supposed health risks of red and processed meats.
Alison Auld
Friday, September 27, 2019
A report, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, found that children in many tropical areas are particularly vulnerable and could see significant health improvements if just a fraction of the fish caught near their homes made its way to their plates.
Michele Charlton
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Jeff Dahn and Ford Doolittle, two world-renowned researchers from È«¹ú̽»¨, have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding achievements.
Tony Walker
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Governments need better information on which types of plastic generate the most pollution — citizens can help, writes È«¹ú̽»¨ professor Tony Walker for The Conversation Canada.
Staff
Friday, September 13, 2019
How did Sara Iverson know her dream career at such a young age? And why is being a role model important to her? Check out highlights from her Sciographies radio show and podcast interview.