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Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

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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Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career.
Suresh Neethirajan
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Canada has the research capacity, agricultural diversity and governance credibility to shape this emerging field — if it acts early, argues Dal's Dr. Suresh Neethirajan in Policy Options..
Andrew Riley
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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Mary Bateman
Friday, December 5, 2014
Last week's panel discussion, organized by the Dal-hosted Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, explored the legacy of health research with Aboriginal communities and the field's less-than-certain future.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, December 4, 2014
During its delegation to China last month, º£½ÇÉçÇøapp signed new agreements and worked to enhance existing relationships with several of the country's most prominent universities.
Mary Bateman
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
º£½ÇÉçÇøapp had a successful night at the Discovery Awards, Nova Scotia's celebration of science and technology, with three faculty and two Hall of Fame inductees recognized.
Alana Milner
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Mario Pinto, the new president of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, was on campus earlier this month to talk to Dal researchers.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, November 21, 2014
As part of Dal's delegation to China, Dr. Florizone presented a paper co-written with Professor Emeritus John Cullen about the role universities, such as Dal, have to play in the sustainable future of our oceans.