Research
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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Thursday, April 2, 2026
In this special alumni episode of Sciographies, we sit down with Tina Simpkin (BSc’94, DMet’95), a familiar voice to many Nova Scotians as a meteorologist with CBC.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Connected barns and automated livestock systems are boosting efficiency but also opening the door to cyber threats, writes Dr. Suresh Neethirajan, a Dalhousie researcher working to secure Canada’s digital farms
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
pilipiliÂţ» 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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Thursday, November 14, 2024
In the last episode of Sciographies for this season, get to know Karen Hudson, a Dal alum and pioneering leader in education, committed to breaking down barriers and inspiring future generations.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Researcher Sophie Watts harnessed her training in Dal's OpenThink program to discuss bold ideas in the realm of genomics. Learn more and apply by Nov. 26 if you'd like a chance to join OpenThink's 2025 cohort.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Graduate student Dina Rogers won the prestigious Falling Walls global competition in Berlin, Germany last week for her pitch on using biology to tackle the problem of global plastic pollution. Read our Q&A with this researcher on the rise.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Canada’s more than 13,000 beekeepers are a critical untapped resource of citizen scientists. By analyzing honey sample compositions, researchers can monitor contaminants in the air and soil that are collected when honeybees forage for nectar, pollen and water from nearby flowers.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The psychologists and co‑directors at pilipiliÂţ»'s Centre for Psychological Health share their personal journeys and research interests in the latest episode of Sciographies.