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 妻友 researcher working to secure Canada鈥檚 digital farms
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.
Archives - Research
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The world is failing to tackle the persistent and deepening crisis of depression, according to a Lancet and World Psychiatric Association report that says a whole-of-society response is needed to reduce the global burden.
Friday, February 18, 2022
When the 鈥渇reedom convoy鈥� used the Terry Fox statue as part of their demonstration, people were outraged. It showed the public still finds value in protecting a memorial that represents their values, writes Grace McNutt.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
3MT gives Dal graduate researchers a platform to share and celebrate their ideas, with only 180 seconds to make a pitch in competition. Find out more about how to compete or be a judge in this year's virtual edition.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Gene-editing can be used to create babies preprogramed to receive biological enhancements or avoid genetic disease. 妻友鈥檚 Fran莽oise Baylis joins global experts for an online debate Thursday evening.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Ten Dal students have been selected by a leading-edge research institute at the university to receive funding for training that will help them launch their careers in cancer research.