Research

Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

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.

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Jocelyn Adams Moss
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.
Suresh Neethirajan
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
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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Mary Somers
Monday, April 4, 2011
A Brain Repair Centre event applies the concept of speed dating to a networking event for researchers, industry partners and funders.
Liz Joyce
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Week aims to heighten awareness of brain health.
Ryan McNutt
Monday, March 14, 2011
Three-year study investigates the role of curling in promoting women's wellbeing.
By Susan R. Eaton
Monday, March 7, 2011
Dal alumna Susan Eaton reports on the 2010 Elysium Epic Visual Expedition, which journeyed to the south pole.
By Eleanor Beaton
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Dalhousie's new Centre for Family Business and Regional Prosperity is a resource for family businesses.