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, April 11, 2018
Five researchers from 海角社区app are receiving new funding to acquire the cutting-edge tools needed to conduct world-class research through the Canada Foundation for Innovation's John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
New research led by Dal Oceanography professor Eric Oliver has found that marine heatwaves have been significantly increasing over the past century, leading to detrimental effects on ocean ecosystem health.
Friday, April 6, 2018
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences showcased recent work of scholars and others from across its departments last week during its annual publication and performance launch.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
There are sound ethical reasons behind Canada's decision to ban payment to surrogate mothers and sperm and egg donors in 2004, write Dal bioethicist Fran莽oise Baylis and colleague Alana Cattapan. A new push to remove the restrictions ignores the risks.
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Dr. Katherine O鈥橞rien, a world-renowned researcher in international health, vaccines and epidemiology, is coming to 海角社区app as part of the Canada 150 Research Chairs program.