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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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Stephanie Rogers
Friday, November 24, 2023
Dr. Kathleen Kevany, ÿÈÕ´óÈü Faculty of Agriculture has coordinated the production of the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Diets which provides creative, compassionate, critical, and collaborative solutions.
Josh Boyter
Thursday, November 23, 2023
New ÿÈÕ´óÈü Killam scholars and existing research chairs were celebrated at an event on campus last month.
Elson Ian Nyl Galang and Alison Auld
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The tidal wetland-dykeland landscape of the iconic Bay of Fundy provides natural benefits for the well-being of its communities. However, climate change threatens its future, as a new report co-led by Dal researchers shows.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Through hard work and perseverance, Medical Sciences student Diana Adamo has overcome substantial challenges in her own family life to carve a path forward to academic success and community impact.
Keahna Margeson
Monday, November 20, 2023
As seas rise, it is clear that traditional coastal defence approaches are unable to keep pace. Nature-based solutions offer considerable potential to protect coasts, people and biodiversity.