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.
Archives - Research
Behind the beef: Dal鈥憀ed research on red and processed meats challenges orthodoxy, stirs controversy
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
New research from an international team led by Community Health and Epidemiology鈥檚 Bradley Johnston is generating global headlines 鈥斅燼nd fierce criticism. But Dr. Johnston is standing by the findings of his panel鈥檚 systemic review questioning the supposed health risks of red and processed meats.
Friday, September 27, 2019
A report, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, found that children in many tropical areas are particularly vulnerable and could see significant health improvements if just a fraction of the fish caught near their homes made its way to their plates.
Royal recognition: Two Dal researchers honoured with prestigious awards from Royal Society of Canada
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Jeff Dahn and Ford Doolittle, two world-renowned researchers from 海角社区app, have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding achievements.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Governments need better information on which types of plastic generate the most pollution 鈥� citizens can help, writes 海角社区app professor Tony Walker for The Conversation Canada.
Friday, September 13, 2019
How did Sara Iverson know her dream career at such a young age? And why is being a role model important to her? Check out highlights from her Sciographies radio show and podcast interview.