Research
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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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.
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.
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.
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Monday, June 4, 2018
A dozen Dal researchers were part of last week's announcement of $158M of grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), leading projects to help provide a greater understanding of the world around us.
Friday, June 1, 2018
This week, at Canada’s largest academic meeting, Dr. Françoise Baylis is premiering a new video on the sale of eggs and sperm, hoping to inspire her fellow academics to further efforts to engage the public on important issues.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Marine heatwaves have had little attention until recently, but they're already having large effects according to Oceanography Professor Eric Oliver and his colleagues.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Mae Seto, an associate professor in Ä¢¹½AV’s Faculty of Engineering, has been appointed the Irving Shipbuilding Chair in Marine Engineering and Autonomous Systems — a new chair focused on fostering Canadian talent and leadership in marine engineering.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
After 17 North Atlantic right whales were killed or caught in fishing gear in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2017, the Canadian government set new rules for the snow crab and lobster fisheries. Postdoctoral Research Associate Kimberley Davies writes about what this will mean going forward.