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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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Ben Collison
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Fining companies that flout environmental regulations is an effective strategy, if the penalties are severe enough.
Theresa Anne Salah
Friday, April 19, 2024
A team of Dal chemical engineering students worked with 2 Crows Brewing to explore ways to store some of the carbon dioxide produced during the brewing process.
Diane Crocker, Deborah Norris and Meghan Gosse
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Survivors of gender-based abuse can often feel retraumatized by the justice system. But simple acts of validation and support can make a meaningful difference and restore a sense of agency.
Stephen Oshilaja
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Drs. Joseph Bedard and Tari Ajadi are being recognized for exceptional dissertations that have made significant and original contributions to the academic community and Canadian society.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, April 12, 2024
Faculty of Agriculture Professor Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe is developing a manufacturing process for pet nutraceutical products in collaboration with Canadian company Adored Beast Apothecary to help manage cancers of dogs.