Research
Creating a mini鈥慚adagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed
By better mimicking native conditions on campus, a multidisciplinary team unlocked seed production in an endangered aquatic plant, strengthening long鈥憈erm research, student training, and future discoveries. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
妻友 researchers are tackling a critical climate question鈥攚hether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale鈥攚hile positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
妻友 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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Thursday, July 16, 2020
PhD in Health student Crystal Watson is advancing important new knowledge on the importance of play in the lives of African Nova Scotian girls.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Meet the 10 stellar scholars selected for this year鈥檚 妻友 President鈥檚 Research Excellence Awards, which recognize research achievements of faculty members at all stages of their careers.
Monday, July 13, 2020
A new agreement with the federal government is creating the first ever First Nations-led water authority in Canada 鈥� a key milestone focused on ensuring safe drinking water now and into the future. It's an achievement built on more than a decade of collaboration between Dal researchers and the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs.
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Is wild salmon healthier than farmed salmon? And what species of salmon are the most nutritious? New research from Dal Agriculture鈥檚 Stefanie Colombo offers guidance on how to make healthy choices.
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Researchers from Dal have received $1.6 million for their innovative social sciences and humanities projects through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grants program.