Research
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 º£½ÇÉçÇøapp researcher working to secure Canada’s digital farms
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
º£½ÇÉçÇøapp 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, October 30, 2019
Scientists who study the ocean have access to more sophisticated data than ever before yet are at risk of squandering it if they fail to explore and harness that information for good, said one of Dal's top ocean research leaders at an international conference this month.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Horses roam free around the world. In the Alberta foothills, their management has become contentious, writes SRES prof Tony Walker.
Monday, October 28, 2019
Consumers are increasingly concerned about the sustainability of their fish, writes PhD candidate Jenny Weitzman. Here's her advice on how to navigate the sometimes murky waters of responsible fish consumption.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Economist Lars Osberg discusses economic inequality, insecurity, and well-being — topics that have dominated his distinguished research career, including in his latest award-winning book, "The Age of Increasing Inequality: The Astonishing Rise of Canada’s 1%"
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The urgent issues facing Canada during the election are not less urgent now that the election is over, writes assisant professor Ajay Parasram. The prime minister is going to have to reinvent himself and commit to some important compromises.