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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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Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Researchers have developed a solar-powered device that can make ocean water consumable. The game-changer: it’s more affordable than competing tools thanks to its use of this abundant material.
Jocelyn Adams Moss
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Get to know Meet Dr. Alex Veinot, a chemist and member of Glooscap First Nation who shares his vision for a more inclusive future where Indigenous perspectives and voices contribute to scientific discovery and innovation.
Kyle Brykman and Anika Cloutier
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Mental illness symptoms can impair work engagement by causing employees to fixate on the potential negative consequences of speaking up.
Alison Auld
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
An underwater device has given scientists a clearer picture of how much phytoplankton — the microscopic foundation of the marine food web — there is on Earth. Hint: It's a lot more than space satellites conveyed.
Mike Fleury
Monday, October 28, 2024
ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ has established the new $3.2-million ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years.