Research
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
激情伊人麻豆久久综合鈥檚 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, August 18, 2023
Dr. Jeremy Brown and a team of Dal researchers and students have pushed the boundaries of brain cancer treatment with a therapeutic tool that can both provide imaging and treatment of brain tumours.
Monday, August 14, 2023
New approaches are needed to address the scope of abuse young people can experience when online.
Friday, August 11, 2023
Involving youth in promoting health in schools can catalyze students鈥 ability to bring about positive change. On International Youth Day and year round, more adults could lift up youth voices, write Sara Kirk and Julia Kontak.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
With the support of Mitacs Globalink and Research Nova Scotia鈥檚 Ukrainian Emergency Research Support Program, Bohdana Bila has been able to gain hands-on experience that she's excited to apply back in her home country.
Friday, August 4, 2023
In June, the possibility of synthetic embryos was announced at a conference. This allows some research to extend beyond the 14-day rule, which restricts experimentation on embryos beyond this period. Dal researchers Drs. Fran莽oise Baylis and Jocelyn Downie write about the ethical considerations at-hand.