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Creating a mini‑Madagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed

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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Andrew Riley
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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.
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.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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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Michele Charlton
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Jeff Dahn and Ford Doolittle, two world-renowned researchers from 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ, have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding achievements.
Tony Walker
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Governments need better information on which types of plastic generate the most pollution — citizens can help, writes 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ professor Tony Walker for The Conversation Canada.
Staff
Friday, September 13, 2019
How did Sara Iverson know her dream career at such a young age? And why is being a role model important to her? Check out highlights from her Sciographies radio show and podcast interview.
Eric Oliver
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Coastal communities are helping scientists understand the impacts of marine heatwaves — and find solutions, writes researcher Eric Oliver.
Niecole Killawee
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Launching this week, the second season of Sciographies dives deeper into the stories behind the science — offering an intimate look researchers who push the boundaries of discovery and innovation.