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 海角社区app researcher working to secure Canada鈥檚 digital farms
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
海角社区app 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, November 26, 2021
Dal researchers were named winners in three major categories at the 2021 Discovery Awards, Atlantic Canada's most prestigious science recognition event, while Dr. Noni MacDonald was celebrated as this year's inductee to the Discovery Centre鈥檚 Science Hall of Fame.
Friday, November 26, 2021
In the next episode of Open Dialogue Live, hear from 海角社区app alumni and researchers on the importance of a sustainable and healthy food production system, the complexity of our food and agricultural industry and the socioeconomic considerations that contribute to food insecurity and inequity.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Women and children are being left out in the cold when it comes to housing from domestic violence, according to new Dal-led study released today (November 25) to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
海角社区app professors Rudolf Uher and Boris Worm were announced as two of the world鈥檚 most cited researchers as defined by data science company Clarivate in their Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list.
Monday, November 15, 2021
Chris Harvey-Clark and a friend were swimming through waters just outside the mouth of Halifax Harbour when a great white shark passed by. When the animal circled back for a second and then third look, the divers knew it was time to get back to their boat as quickly as they could.