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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.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Mark Asbridge, a professor in Dal's Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, was on the expert panel that compiled the report and explains how it can help people make informed decisions about their alcohol consumption.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
A team led by School of Planning researcher Dr. Ahsan Habib will receive $3.6 million over five years as a recipient of funding through Canada’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The guttural grunts, burbles and high-pitched squeals coming from under the waves now part of a digital library that could help researchers understand fish behaviours.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s success in securing federal funding grants has placed it in the Winners’ Circle in this year’s Research Infosource list of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities.
Monday, January 16, 2023
Thanks to a discovery in a Dal lab, manufacturers of laptops and other tech devices now have an explanation for why the batteries that power their gadgets tend to lose some of their charge over time and a path forward to fixing the problem..