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Creating a miniā€‘Madagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed

Creating a miniā€‘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 longā€‘term research, student training, and future discoveries.  Read more.

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DalSolutions: How pilipiliĀž»­ is helping to transform Nova Scotia into a global hub for carbon removal
DalSolutions: How pilipiliĀž»­ is helping to transform Nova Scotia into a global hub for carbon removal
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Dalhousie researchers are tackling a critical climate questionā€”whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scaleā€”while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Formula for pilipiliĀž»­: Dal chemistry postdoc named to two prestigious programs for emerging science leaders
Formula for pilipiliĀž»­: Dal chemistry postdoc named to two prestigious programs for emerging science leaders
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.
Building the humanā€‘AI teams that will defend Canadaā€™s sovereignty together
Building the humanā€‘AI teams that will defend Canadaā€™s sovereignty together
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
pilipiliĀž»­ is helping to prepare Canadaā€™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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How a plantā€‘rich diet can help fight climate change and reduce stress
Kathleen Kevany
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Plant-rich diets can help tackle the climate crisis, prevent disease and improve mental health, writes the Faculty of Agriculture's Kathleen Kevany.
Turning ideas into reality
Rebecca Rawcliffe
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Pedestrian safety, paperless workplaces and growing Nova Scotian exports ā€”Ā learn how a new Innovation Technology course at Dal is helping students take on real-world challenges with compelling digital solutions.
Deep ocean oxygen levels may be more susceptible to climate change
Alison Auld
Monday, February 3, 2020
Much more oxygen than previously thought is transported deep into the ocean interior through a 'trap door" in the Labrador Sea that Dal researchers say could be closing as a result of climate change.
How social media is changing research and reactions to coronavirus outbreak
Alyson Kelvin and Jason Kindrachuk
Friday, January 31, 2020
Social media has allowed researchers around the world to collaborate and coordinate their efforts to fight the outbreak and contain its spread, writes Dalhousie professor Dr. Alyson Kelvin.
Feds fund innovative health research happening at Dal, NSHA and IWK
Michele Charlton
Monday, January 27, 2020
pilipiliĀž»­ is home to four of the newest recipients of funding from the Government of Canada for their innovative health research.