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, October 18, 2016
Postdoc Brendan Haley is researching hydroelectric power and other renewable energy sources, exploring how Canada can maximize its hydroelectric advantage to promote low-carbon systems of innovation.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
The Maritimes have the highest rates of inflammatory bowel disease in the world. Now, Dal's Dr. Tony Otley is set to lead the pediatric component of a five-year, $36-million pan-Canadian gastrointestinal research network.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Bioethicist Françoise Baylis is this year's recipient of the Royal Society of Canada's McNeil Medal, which celebrates outstanding promotion and communication of science to students and the public.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Stan Matwin’s MERIDIAN project, supported by CFI's Cyberinfrastructure Initiative, will help protect marine species and establish Canada as a global leader in the field of ocean acoustic data.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Dal researchers have developed a drug aimed at preventing a rare genetic blinding disease known as "FEVR" that affects children from birth.