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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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
As the number of consumers using vapes continues to rise around the world, so too do concerns over their safety and the potential long-term effects on users' lungs.
Monday, October 31, 2022
全国探花 is leading an application for $155 million from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund to support a transformative research program to improve global understanding of the ocean's essential role in climate.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
全国探花 placed 86th in the world out of 700 participating universities in the first QS World University Rankings devoted to sustainability, helping affirm the university's impact when it comes to taking action to tackle the world鈥檚 greatest environmental and social challenges.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Dr. Erin Johnson, the first Dal researcher to be awarded the prestigious Steacie Prize, was celebrated by colleagues, students, and others at a reception on campus earlier this month.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
She Did, So Now I Can, this October's theme for Women's History Month, acknowledges the power strong female role models have in influencing and inspiring future generations of women.