Research

Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

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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Jocelyn Adams Moss
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.
Suresh Neethirajan
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
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.

Archives - Research

Kenneth Conrad
Friday, February 24, 2023
Chemistry researcher Dr. Mita Dasog has received a funding award in support of a collaborative project that could revolutionize the technology used to extract carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 16, 2023
This month, we launch a new series on Dal News exploring the university's strategic plan and the people bringing it to life.
Jodi Reid
Monday, February 13, 2023
Four postdoctoral research fellows joined the È«¹ú̽»¨ Faculty of Agriculture this year to tackle diverse topics in sustainable agriculture thanks to a gift from the McCain Foundation.
Mark Campbell
Friday, February 10, 2023
It’s no secret to anyone who has visited an emergency room or followed the news in recent years that cracks in health care are turning into gaps. Later this month, hear from Dal researchers taking bold steps to address those gaps.
Matt Reeder
Monday, February 6, 2023
È«¹ú̽»¨ plans to hire five Black scholars in the coming months as part of an ambitious recruitment initiative that will help advance powerful teaching and research priorities at the university.