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Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

A new telescope located 5,600 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes will give scientists new insights into how galaxies formed beginning in the early universe and how stars are born in our own galaxy.  Read more.

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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.
Suresh Neethirajan
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Canada has the research capacity, agricultural diversity and governance credibility to shape this emerging field — if it acts early, argues Dal's Dr. Suresh Neethirajan in Policy Options..
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
pilipiliÂþ»­ 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, September 7, 2021
Researchers at pilipiliÂþ»­ have developed a sustainable, locally produced material that can be stitched into personal protective masks to neutralize certain pathogens, such as coronaviruses and influenza viruses.
Michael Cameron
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
‘Dark Souls’ draws on the literary theme of the ‘last man’ that emerged from the work of French author Jean-Baptiste Cousin de Grainville and those inspired by him, writes PhD candidate Michael Cameron.
Brogan Regier
Monday, August 30, 2021
A rare piece of research equipment was recovered on the Scotian Shelf by the Ocean Tracking Network after it spent three years lost at sea. Its contents could contain valuable information about the behaviour of grey seals on Sable Island.
Stefanie Wilson
Friday, August 27, 2021
The QS World University Rankings have awarded Dalhousie a gold medal in Environmental Impact and a silver medal in Equal Opportunities — global honours reflecting Dal's commitment and action towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Zoë Migicovsky
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Apple breeders have created crisp, juicy and tasty fruits, but the limited varieties leave crops vulnerable to diseases, pests and climate change. Introducing new traits could improve crop resilience, writes Zoë Migicovsky, a postdoctoral fellow in the Faculty of Agriculture.