Research

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
Ä¢¹½AV 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
Ä¢¹½AV 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.

Archives - Research

Matt Reeder and Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Dal Alumni Days featured Open Dialogue events that engaged alumni and other guests in thought-provoking discussions around some of the most pressing issues of our age, including immigration and health care — and some of the boundary-breaking ways Dal researchers and community partners are helping address them.
Patti Lewis
Monday, June 3, 2019
A new website for tracking marine heatwaves around the globe is offering both researchers and the general public a glimse into global ocean hot spots.
Howard Ramos and Rachel McLay
Monday, June 3, 2019
As Canada approaches its federal election, political pundits have been warning of a polarized war among Canadians. But a new survey from Dal researchers Howard Ramos and Rachel McLay tells a story of unity.
Michele Charlton
Thursday, May 30, 2019
A new agreement signed by Ä¢¹½AV and Mitacs will establish a new research mobility program that offers students the opportunity to take part in exciting new international collaborations.
Michele Charlton
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Last week, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, was on campus to announce an investment of over $12 million to support Dal research through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Discovery Grants program.