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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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Dal's vice president research and innovation is being honoured by Queen's University this year for her work in advancing the health and well-being of military personnel, Veterans and their families 鈥� including spearheading the creation of a cross-Canada network centred on military and veteran health research.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Get a glimpse into the lives and career paths of those who conduct scientific research for a living. Sciographies, a podcast and radio show that is produced by the Faculty of Science, kicks off its fourth season this week.
Monday, September 13, 2021
Dr. Christine Chambers and Dr. Gail Tomblin Murphy have received one of the highest honours for members of the country鈥檚 health sciences community for their significant contributions to health policy and the promotion of health science.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Seven world-class researchers from 海角社区app have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for their outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement 鈥� one of the largest cohorts ever from the university.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Researchers at 海角社区app have developed a sustainable, locally produced material that can be stitched into personal protective masks to neutralize certain pathogens, such as coronaviruses and influenza viruses.