Research
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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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
When it came to managing the spread of COVID-19, Canada fared better than the United States and the United Kingdom, but worse than other welfare states like New Zealand and Japan, write Raluca Bejan and Kristina Nikolova.
Friday, October 8, 2021
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ has once again been ranked by Maclean’s magazine as one of the best Medical Doctoral universities in Canada.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
This October, as part of our coverage of Women's History Month in Canada, we ask a few of AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s many amazing researchers to reflect on their experiences as women working across a range of different fields.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
This week on Sciographies, meet Melanie Massey, a PhD candidate in biology who dedicates her spare time to engaging BIPOC youth in science outreach and education.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
As a survivour of liver cancer, Bill Revels knows how critical research in the field of biomaterials can be in battling disease. This year, the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Medical Research Foundation is turning to Maritimers for help in supporting biomaterials research and development for the improvement of human health.