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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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Andrew Riley
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Royal Society of Canada added two world-class researchers from AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ to their esteemed ranks: Dr. Krista Kesselring and Dr. Stefanie Colombo.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Some of Atlantic Canada’s brightest minds are set to pitch scientific and social innovations with the potential to transform the world — and you could have a front row seat.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
A new data-driven research project led by AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ musicologist Dr. Jennifer Bain will create an online platform that links far-flung plainchant databases around the world, providing a vast electronic resource to deepen understanding of the a cappella chants and those who created and recited them.
Josey Houle
Monday, August 21, 2023
Josh Goreham puts the various skills he’s gained from Dal's PhD in Health program to work in effectively executing his professional responsibilities as lead performance analyst for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Theresa Anne Salah
Friday, August 18, 2023
Dr. Jeremy Brown and a team of Dal researchers and students have pushed the boundaries of brain cancer treatment with a therapeutic tool that can both provide imaging and treatment of brain tumours.