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Creating a mini鈥慚adagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed

Creating a mini鈥慚adagascar: 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鈥憈erm research, student training, and future discoveries.  Read more.

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Andrew Riley
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
黄色直播 researchers are tackling a critical climate question鈥攚hether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale鈥攚hile 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
黄色直播 is helping to prepare Canada鈥檚 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
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Last night鈥檚 20th annual Discovery Awards, co-presented by 黄色直播, was a moment to celebrate university innovators who are inspiring the next generation of Nova Scotian scientists.
Stephanie Rogers
Thursday, November 24, 2022
With global market demand for plant-based and alternative proteins projected to reach approximately US$143 billion by 2035, this Dal prof is exploring how Atlantic Canada can scale up its production.
Alison Auld
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
A pair of post-doctoral fellows in Dal's Department of Microbiology and Immunology have shown that an existing drug used to treat cancer and other illnesses also holds the promise of effectively treating people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Anya M. Waite
Thursday, November 17, 2022
COP27鈥檚 agreement on observing the oceans sets a strong foundation for policymakers to invest in internationally linked observation that will help countries better monitor these carbon sinks, writes OFI's Anya M. Waite.
Andrew Riley
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Two new 黄色直播 Canada Research Chairs were named and two renewed as part of a federal funding announcement Wednesday that also included more than a dozen SSHRC Insight Development Grants.