Research
DalSolutions: How 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ is helping to transform Nova Scotia into a global hub for carbon removal
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ researchers are helping to answer one of climate action’s most urgent questions: whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at meaningful scale. Their work is positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon dioxide removal while supporting the growth of a new climate-technology sector for the province.
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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 30, 2026
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ researchers are advancing health, clean energy, ocean science, and food innovation with new partner‑driven funding aimed at turning Nova Scotia research strengths into real‑world solutions.
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, April 22, 2022
As technology reshapes the way people approach animation and digital art, Dal’s Mayra Donaji Barrera Machuca is winning accolades for her research into how to make sketching in virtual-reality environments more user-friendly.
Friday, April 22, 2022
Major changes that may impact the ocean’s role as the world’s most important carbon storage depot are not accounted for in Canada’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a problem that researchers at 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ and partner institutions are hoping to address if successful in their application for support from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is providing nearly $1.5 million in support to Dal scholars focused on ensuring we don’t lose sight of issues revealed during the pandemic in how we serve and protect vulnerable populations.
Friday, April 15, 2022
With the new funding, 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ will help empower more of its scholars to engage in some of the most sophisticated research in the world.
Thursday, April 14, 2022
What do apples, opera, and social vulnerability have in common? They’re all areas of expertise highlighted amongst this year’s crop of finalists in the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ annual battle of brains and brevity.