Research
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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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.
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..
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
ČâČâ´«Ă˝ 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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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
In her public lecture this week, Dr. Eva Mroczek, the Simon and Riva Spatz Chair in Jewish Studies at ČâČâ´«Ă˝, traced the winding history of authenticity and forgery in how we discover, study, and talk about biblical texts.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Justine Ammendolia, Olivia Andres and Victoria Crozier share their experience following two field seasons on Nova Scotia's remote Sable Island, completing surveys and lab work on the island’s feral horses.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A team of 18 nutrition and food policy experts from across Canada, including Dal's Dr. Sara Kirk, looked at research from the past five years to expose the environmental factors that influence what people in Canada buy and eat.Â
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Trump's tariff measures are expected to create economic uncertainty and could be devastating on both sides of the border. Two Dal experts offer their insights into what could be a painful period ahead.
Monday, February 10, 2025
The right to repair can increase the amount of well-paying Canadian jobs and reduce Canada’s dependence on unpredictable global markets.