Research
Creating a mini‑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 long‑term research, student training, and future discoveries. Read more.
Featured News
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
ÿÈÕ´óÈü researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while 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
ÿÈÕ´óÈü 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.
Archives - Research
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Get a glimpse into the lives and career paths of those who conduct scientific research for a living. Sciographies, a podcast and radio show that is produced by the Faculty of Science, kicks off its fourth season this week.
Monday, September 13, 2021
Dr. Christine Chambers and Dr. Gail Tomblin Murphy have received one of the highest honours for members of the country’s health sciences community for their significant contributions to health policy and the promotion of health science.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Seven world-class researchers from ÿÈÕ´óÈü have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for their outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement — one of the largest cohorts ever from the university.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Researchers at ÿÈÕ´óÈü 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.
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.