Research stories

Research stories & news from the Faculty of Computer Science

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Monday, February 26, 2024
In an era where internet of things (IoT) devices—from virtual assistants and smartphones to coffee makers and washing machines—are ubiquitous, data exhaust is particularly troublesome. Many IoT device users have no idea how much data is being generated, how it is being collected and what it is being used for. This comes with significant risks.
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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Artificial intelligence can process large amounts of chicken vocalizations, identifying patterns in the birds’ communications.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Internet-enabled devices listen to our every word and keystroke, but the data they collect and where it goes is not well understood. Dalhousie computer scientist Dr. Nur Zincir-Heywood is getting a handle on the risks in a corporate partnership with engineering firm Calian.
Research
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The new direction builds on transformative discoveries, an increase in research productivity, a boost in commercialization and partnerships, and the collective momentum of Dal's research community.
Research, Computer Science, Graduate
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A new digital app created in a Dal lab uses a mixture of artificial intelligence and machine-learning techniques to translate journal entries and contextual data into personalized, evidence-based recommendations.
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Friday, September 29, 2023
Meet Dalhousie's inaugural University Research Chairs.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Dalhousie assistant professor Dr. Carlos Hernandez is working with scientists in Ontario and Mexico to track the effects of long COVID on the brain.
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
A team of researchers at Dalhousie University is developing an app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist people with their mental health.
Research
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Over the last few months, several Canadian postsecondary institutions have issued policies or recommendations regarding the social media app.
Research, Systems, Networks, Security, Faculty, Innovation, HCI, Visualization, Graphics, Big Data & Machine Learning
Monday, January 23, 2023
As we kick off the new year, we’re thrilled to welcome our newest faculty members, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience for a successful year ahead.