Research
Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe
A new telescope located 5,600 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes will give scientists new insights into how galaxies formed beginning in the early universe and how stars are born in our own galaxy. Read more.
Featured News
Thursday, April 2, 2026
In this special alumni episode of Sciographies, we sit down with Tina Simpkin (BSc’94, DMet’95), a familiar voice to many Nova Scotians as a meteorologist with CBC.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Connected barns and automated livestock systems are boosting efficiency but also opening the door to cyber threats, writes Dr. Suresh Neethirajan, a Dalhousie researcher working to secure Canada’s digital farms
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dalhousie 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
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Thanks to support from the Jarislowsky foundation and the Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute, scientist Derek Tittensor in Dal's Department of Biology is leading the global charge to develop sustainable solutions for marine ecosystems.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
At a time when public outdoor spaces are closed and many are spending most of their time at home, Text-a-Tree student researcher Julietta Sorensen Kass is doing her best to help people stay connected with nature.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Read some of the latest editorials and essays from Dal researchers on the impacts and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday, April 6, 2020
In a pandemic, information matters more than ever — but in the age of social media, misinformation travels just as quickly. Learn how Dr. Jenna Parsons Leigh and her team are helping understand how people are learning about COVID-19 and the effect on perceptions and behaviours.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Authors of a new scientific paper, including Dal’s Boris Worm and Heike Lotze, say immediate action could reverse much of the damage done to marine life within 30 years while preserving vital ocean services — but only with sustained effort and financial support.