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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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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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Thursday, August 26, 2021
This week, we delve even deeper beyond the headlines with a two-part series on the Taliban's re-emergence in Afghanistan. In part two, Kiran Banerjee, an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and a Canada Research Chair, explain what the Taliban’s return will mean for Afghan citizens and the international community.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
This week, we delve even deeper beyond the headlines with a two-part series on the Taliban's re-emergence in Afghanistan. In part one, Kiran Banerjee, an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and a Canada Research Chair, discusses the history of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the regional implications of its return to government.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Charities and non-profit organizations must make their voices heard this election. At the same time, Elections Canada and the CRA should reassure them their involvement is encouraged, writes Dal's John D. Cameron.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ has ranked in the top 300 universities globally and among the top 12 universities in Canada in the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy's 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Monday, August 16, 2021
Dal researchers are the recipients of close to $600,000 in funding that will help acquire cutting-edge tools they need to conduct world-class research tackling issues such as energy storage, atmospheric extremes and language acquisition.