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 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.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Canada has the research capacity, agricultural diversity and governance credibility to shape this emerging field — if it acts early, argues Dal's Dr. Suresh Neethirajan in Policy Options..
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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Thursday, April 3, 2008
Dr. Kenneth Rockwood is leading a new research network that seeks to revolutionize the way our health care system understands and treat dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The network is being funded with a $4 million grant from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Dalhousie forms partnership with University of Madras to study tsunami patterns
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
“With obesity rising among youth and children, we need ways of exercise that seem like fun but burn a lot of calories in a short period of time,” says Prof. Jo Welch. “There’s potential here for a surprisingly vigorous workout for kids.”
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Fulbright scholar Marilyn Thomas-Houston sees intriguing commonalities in the lives of black Nova Scotians and African-Americans in the south