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.
Featured News
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
Friday, November 17, 2017
Halifax MP Andy Fillmore was on campus Wednesday, November 15 to announce $5.7 million in funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, including $4.8 million for Dal researchers.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
The Atlantic Science Links Association brought dozens of school teachers together with Dal scientists and engineers for a one-day conference focused on creating new opportunities for Nova Scotian youth.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Genome sequencing is transforming the way we diagnose disease. But lack of diversity in genomic data means only some Canadians will benefit from this revolutionary technology, writes Dal med student and Rhodes Scholar Michael Mackey.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Stefanie Colombo (Agriculture), Lam Ho (Science) and Johan Van Limbergen (Medicine) are named as new Canada Research Chairs, while three other Dal chairholders have been renewed.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
How Dal researchers are using 3D printing technology to develop state-of-the-art equipment to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of radiation treatments.