Research

Creating a mini‑Madagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed

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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Andrew Riley
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Dalhousie 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.
Kenneth Conrad
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.
Andrew Riley
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

Sarah Dawson and Michele Charlton
Monday, May 6, 2019
She's earned a reputation as one of the best young chemists in North America. Now, Dal prof Erin Johnson's contributions to her field have been recognized with NSERC's prestigious E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship.
Michele Charlton
Friday, May 3, 2019
Four Dal research projects were among the $3M in funding announced through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada’s Strategic Partnership Grant program.
Nikki Beauchamp
Thursday, May 2, 2019
The Dal-headquartered Ocean Tracking Network is receiving almost $2.3M in funding to enhance its capacity to track the movements and survival of the ocean's aquatic animals, including a community-led project focused on Nova Scotia snow crabs.
Michele Charlton
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
TOSST — it sounds like “tossed,” but it’s actually a unique research school that brings together ocean scientists from different sides of the globe.
Elizabeth MacDonald
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Grad student Mickey Gilchrist’s research, supported by Addenda Capital and MITACS, will help decision-makers address climate change through sustainable investment.