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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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DalSolutions: How Dalhousie is helping to transform Nova Scotia into a global hub for carbon removal
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.
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.
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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Friday, October 11, 2024
Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion are not isolated problems — they are part of an interconnected web of crises that demand urgent and comprehensive action.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The 2025 Maclean's University Rankings are out now. Find out more about how Dal performed in Canada's most-watched university rankings.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
This week on Sciographies, get to know Saurabh Chitnis, a synthetic chemist with an enthusiasm for discovery and exploring the mysteries of molecular chemistry.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Dalhousie rose two spots among Canadian universities that participated in the Times Higher Education's latest rankings, a boost in a year when the number of national peers grew to be bigger than ever.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
This week, on the season premiere of Sciographies, meet Dr. Aaron MacNeil, a marine biologist and professor. In this episode, Dr. MacNeil reflects on his journey from growing up in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to becoming a leading researcher in fisheries ecology.