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Creating a mini‑Madagascar: 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‑term research, student training, and future discoveries. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
ÈâÈ⴫ý researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while 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
ÈâÈ⴫ý 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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Updates to Canada’s Copyright Act bring consumers closer to the ‘right to repair’ your devices
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Two new bills will amend the Copyright Act to protect consumers’ right to repair their possessions. But more work is needed, including ensuring that manufacturers make their devices repairable.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Former youth in care deserve equitable educational opportunities. Better longitudinal data is needed around how youth and adults successfully transition to and complete post-secondary education.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The 2025 report forecasts overall food prices will increase by 3% to 5% at a time when 8.7 million Canadians are living in food-insecure households.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Dal faculty Drs. Noni MacDonald, Eric Oliver, and Tony Walker are named in data analytics company Clarivate’s annual list of Highly Cited Researchers for 2024.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Dal scientists got up close and personal with polar bears to see how shrinking sea ice and global warming are altering the northern species' eating habits and health.