Research
Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe
A new telescope located 5,600 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes will give scientists new insights into how galaxies formed beginning in the early universe and how stars are born in our own galaxy. Read more.
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
In this special alumni episode of Sciographies, we sit down with Tina Simpkin (BSc’94, DMet’95), a familiar voice to many Nova Scotians as a meteorologist with CBC.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Connected barns and automated livestock systems are boosting efficiency but also opening the door to cyber threats, writes Dr. Suresh Neethirajan, a È«¹ú̽»¨ researcher working to secure Canada’s digital farms
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.
Archives - Research
Friday, December 1, 2023
Dal alum Kate Clark helps lead a team of Planning alumni and students at Dal's Planning for Equity, Accessibility and Community Health (PEACH) Research Unit.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The new direction builds on transformative discoveries, an increase in research productivity, a boost in commercialization and partnerships, and the collective momentum of Dal's research community.
Monday, November 27, 2023
Leading researchers and innovators from across Nova Scotia were celebrated last week at the 21st annual Discovery Awards, including several members of the È«¹ú̽»¨ community.
Friday, November 24, 2023
Dr. Kathleen Kevany, È«¹ú̽»¨ Faculty of Agriculture has coordinated the production of the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Diets which provides creative, compassionate, critical, and collaborative solutions.
Thursday, November 23, 2023
New È«¹ú̽»¨ Killam scholars and existing research chairs were celebrated at an event on campus last month.