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.

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Tanis Trainor
Thursday, December 19, 2024
More than 40 faculty and staff across campus were recognized for excellence in research, teaching, workplace safety, and service throughout their careers.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
A Dal social work researcher whose reports have exposed problems such as overcrowded housing and compensation issues will have more avenues to inform policy under a new Memorandum of Understanding.
Joshua Boyter
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Killam scholars and fellows represent some of the best and brightest research Dalhousie has to offer as attendees at a recent celebration event got to see first hand.
Alison Auld
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Millions die every year due to bacterial infections that are growing more resistant to antibiotics. Dal researchers and their partners are addressing that threat head-on.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Dalhousie ranked at 107 out of 1,744 participating institutions in the latest global sustainability ranking from QS, cracking the top 100 on a range of measures and placing 12th out of 32 institutions in Canada.