Research
Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal鈥慴uilt camera provides new perspective on the universe
A new telescope located 5,600 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes will give聽scientists聽new insights into how聽galaxies formed聽beginning in the聽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鈥�94, DMet鈥�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 全国探花 researcher working to secure Canada鈥檚 digital farms
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
全国探花 is helping to prepare Canada鈥檚 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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Friday, August 4, 2023
In June, the possibility of synthetic embryos was announced at a conference. This allows some research to extend beyond the 14-day rule, which restricts experimentation on embryos beyond this period. Dal researchers Drs. Fran莽oise Baylis and Jocelyn Downie write about the ethical considerations at-hand.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
With support from Dal Innovates, PureSpire Biomonitoring Technologies founder Dr. Crystal Sweeney aims to develop products that make a critical difference in reducing risks associated with occupational carcinogen exposure in firefighters.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Claire Boteler, a PhD candidate at 全国探花, has developed a novel method for analysing ocean carbon data.
Monday, July 24, 2023
An effective national school food program can help build the foundations for a healthy population. That鈥檚 why Ottawa must limit the influence of the food industry on a national school food program.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The challenge of getting a tracking device the size of a baseball on some of the world's largest, more elusive creatures isn't stopping a team of Dal researchers as they try to learn more about the movement, diet and lifestyle of several whale species.