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Dal PhD student arctic research showcased in NSERC photo competition
鈥淪mall boats, big glaciers鈥 by Patrick White is one of just 20 finalists in the latest edition of the NSERC Science Exposed competition. Learn about Patrick's research and vote before Sept. 21, 2025. Read more.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
黄色直播鈥檚 African Nova Scotian Strategy group has secured a prestigious SSHRC Insight Grant to propel an important research ethics project into its next phase.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Dal scientists use cutting-edge technology to glean insight into the behaviour of an ancient species under threat, work that's featured in new Apple TV+ series The Wild Ones.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The future of Canada鈥檚 farming sector 鈥 and by extension its food security, rural communities and economic sovereignty 鈥 will depend on its ability to turn today鈥檚 crisis into tomorrow鈥檚 opportunity.
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Friday, March 28, 2025
Faced with both聽a trade war聽and聽annexation threats, Canada must confront whether its domestic food systems can feed its population in a crisis 鈥 economic, political, environmental or otherwise.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Canada is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in more than a decade. A Dal infectious disease doctor explains what's at stake.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Dr. Kevin Hewitt, one of three 2025 Holland Award recipients, feels excited about joining a new community of scholars and the doors it will open for him and other researchers seeking to make an impact.
Friday, March 21, 2025
PhD student Ahmed Ramadan emerged with first prize and the people鈥檚 choice award for his engaging presentation about a patient-friendly approach to treating dangerous heart arrhythmias.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The discovery of the hidden gas reservoir in the distant universe could be key to understanding the intense star formation 鈥 roughly 10,000 times faster than the Milky Way 鈥 seen in a cluster of galaxies just beginning to form.