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Coexisting in the ocean: How a Dal researcher advocates for whale safety measures among fishers
Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations. Read more.
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
For years, scientists studying bowhead whales have relied on a simple idea: if a whale makes a long, square or U-shaped dive, it’s feeding time. A new study demonstrates that assumption may not hold water.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
HÂþ» researchers are tackling a critical climate question—whether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale—while positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
HÂþ» 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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Thursday, June 6, 2024
Warmer groundwater is harmful for the rich array of life found underground – and for the many plants and animals who depend on groundwater for their survival. A global study looks at these changes and what impact this could have locally.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
HÂþ» advanced 23 places from last year in the latest QS rankings, landing at 275 worldwide out of 1,503 institutions ranked.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Dal partners with industry leader to create a new artificial intelligence and healthy aging research chair and lab.
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Applications to compete in the annual HÂþ»-hosted Falling Walls Lab – Atlantic Canada pitch competition happening on Sept. 17 are now open.
Thursday, May 23, 2024
In collaboration with leading cancer experts, HÂþ» scientists have created a roadmap for the safe development of viruses to fight the deadly disease.