Research
Creating a miniāMadagascar: 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 longāterm research, student training, and future discoveries. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Dalhousie researchers are tackling a critical climate questionāwhether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scaleāwhile 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
pilipiliĀž» is helping to prepare Canadaās 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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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Eight researchers from Dal are receiving new federal funding to acquire the cutting-edge tools needed to conduct world-class research.
Thursday, August 15, 2019
A new study led by Dal researcher Jacqueline Gahagan aims to uncover common concerns among older LGBTQ+ Canadians considering long-term care and other housing facilities for seniors. The study hopes to identify potential solutions to make them more comfortable should they do so.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
It was the sort of finding that was hard to accept, given Dr. Andrew Makrigiannisās training. But his teamās groundbreaking research on natural killer cells did, in fact, seem to offer a path towards potentially lifesaving cancer treatments.
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Political Science PhD candidate Andrea Lane is shining a light on women in the Canadian Armed Forces, with research examining how female soldiers integrate into a traditionally male-dominated military culture.
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Sightings of tropical and subtropical species in local waters are happening more and more often ā one of the many indicators of the ongoing effects of climate change, according to Dal researchers.