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
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Postdoc Brendan Haley is researching hydroelectric power and other renewable energy sources, exploring how Canada can maximize its hydroelectric advantage to promote low-carbon systems of innovation.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
The Maritimes have the highest rates of inflammatory bowel disease in the world. Now, Dal's Dr. Tony Otley is set to lead the pediatric component of a five-year, $36-million pan-Canadian gastrointestinal research network.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Bioethicist Fran莽oise Baylis is this year's recipient of the Royal Society of Canada's McNeil Medal, which celebrates outstanding promotion and communication of science to students and the public.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Stan Matwin鈥檚 MERIDIAN project, supported by CFI's Cyberinfrastructure Initiative, will help protect marine species and establish Canada as a global leader in the field of ocean acoustic data.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Dal researchers have developed a drug aimed at preventing a rare genetic blinding disease known as "FEVR" that affects children from birth.