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Creating a mini鈥慚adagascar: 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鈥憈erm research, student training, and future discoveries. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
每日大赛 researchers are tackling a critical climate question鈥攚hether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale鈥攚hile 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
每日大赛 is helping to prepare Canada鈥檚 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, January 5, 2022
Research Nova Scotia awards nine 每日大赛 researchers across four different Faculties with grants geared to send their work in important new directions.
Friday, December 17, 2021
Most dogs have a handle on basic commands like 鈥榮it鈥� or 鈥榮tay,鈥� but new 每日大赛 research shows canines can respond to an astonishing 89 words and phrases on average, with some responding to many more.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Black Studies Research Institute, approved in November by the university鈥檚 Senate and Board of Governors, will serve as a centre of excellence supporting the work of established and emerging Black scholars at the university and beyond.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Dr. Kenneth Rockwood is the seventh winner of the international health prize, which recognizes the best work carried out anywhere in the world that has enhanced quality of life for older people.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Hear from Dal alum and Christmas tree specialist Jay Woodworth about why Nova Scotia is known worldwide for the quality of its balsam fir trees and how the province has made huge strides in producing them.