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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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Stephen Abbott
Thursday, August 18, 2022
New research from Dal postdoc Sussanne Benz illuminates the potential for shallow subsurface heat recycling to serve as a viable alternative to entirely heating spaces with fossil fuels like oil.
Jamie Snook
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
International proposals to ban the trade of polar bear parts undercut Inuit rights, knowledge and decision-making, writes Marine Affairs Program Adjunct Professor Jamie Snook.
Jessica Nowlan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
A new program launched this summer by a collection of national research groups in collaboration with 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ and other Canadian universities offered trainees in health-related professions a window in the substantial toll modern health care takes on climate change.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The Digital Research Alliance of Canada has announced three Dal researchers as winners of their Data Champions competiton, helping fund research focused on elevating the use and management of data to transform the academic landscape.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Learn more about the Falling Walls Lab pitch competition and how Dal students and early-career researchers can pitch their ideas to solve pressing global challenges on the international stage.