high cost of deep-sea petroleum exploration requires the pursuit of new technologies to ensure that Canada’s energy demands continue to be met. The Scotian Margin has proven economic grade reserves and it is certain that undiscovered deposits further lie within the extensive region. However, these sites may be in deep water settings thereby requiring the […]

One of the ways to reduce the use of antibiotics in the poultry industry is to produce healthier and stronger chicks right from the hatch. In traditional practice, newly hatched chicks are not fed until they are transported to the production units. The hatching widows and transportation lead to delays in feeding and starvation of […]

NS Health oversees the operations of a large number of hospitals and clinics distributed across the province. Given the data volumes that the organization processes on a regular basis, this project proposes workforce analytics for individual hospitals as well the entire collection of hospitals within the NS Health network. Payroll makes up a significant portion […]

With the aim of a cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy future for Nova Scotia, NS Power is modernizing the electricity grid. The system that has powered the needs of 500,000 households and businesses in Nova Scotia for a century is evolving, by adding more wind and solar generation, battery storage and electric vehicles to […]

This research project aims to build a greater understanding of the diet of endangered Atlantic whitefish. The only wild population in the world inhabits three lakes of the Petite Rivière watershed in Nova Scotia. The species has great historical significance being the most primitive of all whitefish species in Canada. Yet, there is little known […]

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) recently developed a list of critical minerals that includes 31 minerals (chemical elements) deemed critical for Canada’s transition to greener energy. Critical elements are commodities that are geopolitically controlled, in low supply, or difficult to separate from other elements. Secure supplies of critical elements are essential for renewable energy and clean […]

Enginuity’s Product Innovation division assists and partners with entrepreneurs and organizations launching new products to bring ideas to market. Atlantic Canada has a strong network of Funders, Crown Corporations, Federal agencies, NGO’s and associations; collectively the ‘Innovation Ecosystem’. Enginuity’s Product Innovation Program seeks to strengthen the connection between startups, academia, and technical expertise to drive […]

Climate change is driving a transformation of the Arctic. An increased interest in the natural resources and strategic location of the region is bringing with it higher levels of underwater noise. Military sonar has been linked to the disruption of foraging and communication, and even the death of whales. However, we know very little about […]

Foliar diseases in the vegetative year such as Sphaerulina leaf spot, leaf rust and Valdensia leaf spot pose problems to wild blueberry growers in Atlantic Canada. The pathogens that cause foliar disease infect the leaf tissue and create chlorotic or necrotic areas that prevent the plant from photosynthesizing. When a plant cannot photosynthesize, it is […]

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability. One area of injury prevention research is to use geographic information systems to identify at-risk neighbourhoods for targeted intervention. However, few studies have been conducted to investigate the geographical distribution of TBI in Canada. The proposed project is based on the linked trauma […]

Homelessness is a growing challenge in Canada, with devastating economic and social costs. Neuroscience offers important insights into the causes and consequences of homelessness. Individuals experiencing housing instability are more likely to have a history of brain injury and mental illness than the general population. These brain-based conditions can be associated with impaired cognition, which […]

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