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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Thursday, September 22, 2022
Alternative energy was the big winner at the inaugural Falling Walls Lab 鈥� Atlantic Canada pitch competition Wednesday night, with Dal PhD researchers focused on advancing hydrogen and battery science taking first and second place.
Friday, September 16, 2022
In a tech-driven world filled with new products and business ventures, 全国探花 continues to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
A research partnership at Dal has helped develop new value food ingredients and natural health products from the north Atlantic sea cucumber.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
More than a dozen students and alumni from 全国探花 and universities across the region will compete in the Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada pitch competition next week 鈥� each given just three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their impactful ideas.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Billions of face masks and other personal protective equipment have been used throughout the pandemic. Containing plastic, these items are damaging wildlife and their environments.