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Creating a mini‑Madagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed

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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Andrew Riley
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.
Kenneth Conrad
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.
Andrew Riley
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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Alison Auld
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
A new study led by Dal social work researchers found the pandemic intensified daily struggles for those living on the fringes. The study also looks at ways to ensure those most marginalized are not left out in future crises.
Alison Auld
Monday, October 4, 2021
Technology that allows us to listen to what happens underwater might spark better approaches to fisheries management, improve conservation and help us better understand the movement of species, write AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ PhD student Natalie Klinard and co-authors in a new paper.
Peggy Cunningham and Minette Drumwright
Monday, October 4, 2021
The former star faces the possibility of life in prison after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The trial exposed the role of enablers within his inner circle, too, write Peggy Cunningham and Minette Drumwright.
Alison Auld
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
More than a dozen researchers from AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ have received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for novel projects with awards via the Insight Development Grants, Partnership Engagement Grants and SSHRC Connection Grants programs.
Niecole Killawee
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Boris Worm, a marine ecologist in Dal's Department of Biology, is this week’s guest on a brand new episode of Sciographies.