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Capturing the stars from the roof of the world: Dal‑built camera provides new perspective on the universe

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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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.
Suresh Neethirajan
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Canada has the research capacity, agricultural diversity and governance credibility to shape this emerging field — if it acts early, argues Dal's Dr. Suresh Neethirajan in Policy Options..
Andrew Riley
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.

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Andrew Riley
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Community health researcher Dr. Alexa Yakubovich is addressing Nova Scotia’s high rate of violence against women by embedding within IWK Health to work more closely with front-line health professionals.
Alison Auld
Monday, May 13, 2024
Scientists from Dal's Brain Repair Centre believe this damage may contribute to brain dysfunction in some athletes years after play has ended.
Theresa Anne Salah
Friday, May 10, 2024
The Emera ideaHUB on Dal's downtown Sexton Campus will receive new funding from the Government of Nova Scotia to support startups focused on health care-related products and technologies.
Theresa Anne Salah
Monday, May 6, 2024
Dr. Graham Gagnon's research programs have trained over 250 students, secured more than $50 million in research funding, and positioned him as a leading authority in applied water and wastewater research in Canada.
Kenneth Conrad
Friday, May 3, 2024
The state-of-the-art facility on Studley Campus will empower researchers in the areas of advanced-energy storage, clean energy, and sustainable materials with flexible labs and spaces that favour collaboration.