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.
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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, August 13, 2009
Julia Wright explores the anxiety and angst of 19th century Ireland
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Detecting rare genetic disorders in the families of cardiac arrest patients
Thursday, July 16, 2009
"Spit study" helps assess children's reaction to pain.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Study by Dalhousie researchers concludes it's just as risky to drive while talking with a hands-free cellphone versus hand-held.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Dalhousie historian Cynthia Neville has always been fascinated by Scottish society and its concern with matters of kinship, status and honour.