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Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

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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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.
Suresh Neethirajan
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..
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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Jacqueline Warwick
Friday, September 23, 2022
What do we love about seeing children perform? And how do their performances shape our understanding of childhood?
Andrew Riley
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Alternative energy was the big winner at the inaugural Falling Walls Lab – Atlantic Canada pitch competition Wednesday night, with Dal PhD researchers focused on advancing hydrogen and battery science taking first and second place.
Allison Barss
Friday, September 16, 2022
In a tech-driven world filled with new products and business ventures, 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ continues to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada.
Stephanie Rogers
Thursday, September 15, 2022
A research partnership at Dal has helped develop new value food ingredients and natural health products from the north Atlantic sea cucumber.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
More than a dozen students and alumni from 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ and universities across the region will compete in the Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada pitch competition next week — each given just three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their impactful ideas.