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.
Featured News
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, January 30, 2018
Research happening at Ä¢¹½AV Medical School is improving health care and helping people in the Maritimes (and beyond) be healthier. We take a look behind the scenes at what’s happening in the Faculty of Medicine.
Monday, January 29, 2018
One of the world’s most accomplished deep-sea divers, Jill Heinerth, dropped by Dal this month to share stories from some of her most challenging expeditions in the Arctic and around the world.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Ä¢¹½AV, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy and the Offshore Research Association launch the Aquatron Research Program, an initiative to test new and innovative projects in tidal energy.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
The Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute announces new competition for students, faculty and staff to fund small, early-stage projects in ocean sustainability.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Frank Harvey, dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, is off to Yale this winter as a Distinguished Fulbright Research Chair, re-engaging his research on Canada-US border security.