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Creating a mini‑Madagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed

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.

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Andrew Riley
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ 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.
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.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ 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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Amanda Kirby-Sheppard
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Restorative Research, Innovation and Education Lab and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia announce new, multi-year research and innovation partnership to help survivors and their families.
Alison Auld
Friday, January 19, 2024
Green hydrogen is touted as the one of the most promising solutions to help humanity kick its fossil fuel addiction. Now a new study by »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ and partner universities shows that it may have benefits beyond a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Kate Rogers
Friday, January 19, 2024
Dr. Nelly Amenyogbe, a recent recipient of the Canadian Institute of Health Research’s Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence Early Career Transition Award, asks: what if we could prevent millions of newborn deaths by linking feeding practices with vaccinations?
Suresh Neethirajan
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Artificial intelligence can process large amounts of chicken vocalizations, identifying patterns in the birds’ communications.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Internet-enabled devices listen to our every word and keystroke, but the data they collect and where it goes is not well understood. »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ computer scientist Dr. Nur Zincir-Heywood is getting a handle on the risks in a corporate partnership with engineering firm Calian.