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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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Researchers probing sediment in Greenland found the world’s oldest known DNA, ushering in a new chapter in the history of evolution and shedding light on an ancient ecosystem and the effects of climate change.
Friday, December 2, 2022
PhD candidate Cristiane Maucoski receives prestigious national award for work evaluating the effectiveness of tools used to harden the more than 800 million white composite fillings dentists place each year.
Friday, December 2, 2022
Where should you live? A new Dal study that ranks Canadian cities based on indicators of environmental quality could help you decide.
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Last night’s 20th annual Discovery Awards, co-presented by AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, was a moment to celebrate university innovators who are inspiring the next generation of Nova Scotian scientists.
Thursday, November 24, 2022
With global market demand for plant-based and alternative proteins projected to reach approximately US$143 billion by 2035, this Dal prof is exploring how Atlantic Canada can scale up its production.