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
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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Friday, December 16, 2022
Two 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ-based researchers aim to deliver a new understanding of the waters that surround us with help from data to be transmitted from a satellite launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
According to a new ranking, Dr. Michael Ungar is the world’s leading social work researcher based on the impact of his scholarly writing and citations.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Researchers probing sediment in Greenland found the world’s oldest known DNA, ushering in a new chapter in the history of evolution and shedding light on an ancient ecosystem and the effects of climate change.
Friday, December 2, 2022
PhD candidate Cristiane Maucoski receives prestigious national award for work evaluating the effectiveness of tools used to harden the more than 800 million white composite fillings dentists place each year.
Friday, December 2, 2022
Where should you live? A new Dal study that ranks Canadian cities based on indicators of environmental quality could help you decide.