Research

Oceanography PhD student Allison Chua writes about her experience in the Transatlantic Ocean System Science and Technology (TOSST) joint graduate school, which took her all the way to the African island nation of Cabo Verde to connect with fellow ocean researchers.

Saudi Arabia has said it won't curb the flow of oil to Canada, but the Maritimes should think more seriously about replacing the Saudi supply with crude from more trusted sources, writes Dal researcher Larry Hughes.

The death of a blue whale may be sad, but for Dal students and researchers it also represented an amazing opportunity — to better understand these majestic creatures, to share insights with future scientists in the community, and to leave a lasting legacy at the university.

Underage police informants can't necessarily be trusted to provide accurate information, so why compromise their safety? Insight and analysis from Dustin Johnson, research officer with the Dal-hosted Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative.

Dal Engineering is taking part in the Microtransat Challenge, with its autonomous sailboat currently making its way across the Atlantic Ocean all on its own power.