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.
Archives - Research
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
A cross-Canada study led by Ä¢¹½AV Medical School researchers has proven that Aspirin is as effective as rivaroxaban in preventing blood clots after hip and knee replacement surgery — a finding which could mean substantial cost savings for patients.
Friday, March 2, 2018
His nomination confirmed, award-winning PhD graduate Simon Gebremeskel will be on his way to Germany this June to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Dal’s newest Queen Elizabeth II Scholar, Kristal Ambrose, is creating a healthy marine environment through research, education, citizen science and policy change.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Heidelberg Engineering, a German-based eye care technology company, has pledged five more years of support for groundbreaking glaucoma research through the Ä¢¹½AV Medical Research Foundation.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Dal grad students from across the university are set to compete in a short-but-sweet showdown of substance and succinctness: the 3-Minute Thesis competition. Meet some of the outstanding grad students who will be stepping into the ring.