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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
17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß 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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Suresh Neethirajan
Monday, March 30, 2026
Connected barns and automated livestock systems are boosting efficiency but also opening the door to cyber threats, writes Dr. Suresh Neethirajan, a 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß researcher working to secure Canada’s digital farms
Joshua Boyter
Friday, March 27, 2026
Thirteen finalists will compete on March 31 for the 2026 3MT title — including the first‑ever undergraduate honours contender in the new wildcard category.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß earns global recognition across dozens of disciplines, with strong showings in life sciences and natural sciences and a growing number of top-ranked subjects in Canada.
Alison DeLory
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Explore stories on Dal’s biomedical hub, research strengthening Canada’s sovereignty, the power of podcasting, and much more.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, March 20, 2026
Royal Society of Canada President Françoise Baylis and Dal President Kim Brooks hosted an International Women’s Day event in Ottawa earlier this month, bringing together women in leadership roles across government and academia for a discussion about sustaining democracy in an era of challenge.