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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
ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ 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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Jocelyn Adams Moss
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The psychologists and co‑directors at ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½'s Centre for Psychological Health share their personal journeys and research interests in the latest episode of Sciographies.
Emily MacKinnon
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The fellowship recognizes the computer scientist's groundbreaking work in personalized and adaptive digital interventions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning and is accompanied by a research grant of $250,000 over the next two years.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Dina Rogers takes centre stage in Berlin this week along with close to 100 competitors from around the globe presenting their research-based ideas to improve the world to an audience of international thought leaders and Nobel Prize Laureates.
Kevin Quigley
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Scenario planning provides an effective way for Canadian officials to address high levels of uncertainty in the Canada-U.S. relationship. Here’s how it works.
Hailey Stack
Friday, November 1, 2024
The field of exercise oncology has been growing rapidly, showing benefits including reduced disease and treatment-related side effects like depression, anxiety, muscle weakness and cancer-related pain, as well as a reduced risk of disease recurrence and cancer mortality.