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A couple of people in discussion beside an industrial pool, with a large hydro turbine device positioned at the edge.
Advancing marine hydro turbine technology Refining and testing a hydro turbine prototype to improve efficiency and performance in shallow, turbulent waters while minimizing environmental impact.
wo men inspecting a well, using equipment to measure water quality or levels.
Community preparedness for well-water management amid climate change Developing an integrated water-monitoring system to help Nova Scotians manage well-water risks amid climate change through improved water literacy and risk assessment.
Close-up of containers with balsam fir seedlings under specialized lighting.
Creating a better Christmas tree: Balsam fir tissue culture Optimizing tissue culture and somatic embryogenesis techniques to mass-produce Balsam Fir trees with traits like high needle retention, better aesthetics and resilience to climate challenges.
Three researchers examining dozens of different balsam fir branches on small sample trays in a classroom.
Improving balsam fir needle retention post-harvest Helping the Christmas tree industry improve post-harvest needle retention in balsam fir trees.
A group of four young adults standing around a table, observing a man in a lab setting as he demonstrates a water system.
Addressing blue-green algae in freshwater ecosystems Testing and validating sensor technology to monitor and address blue-green algae in real time throughout Nova Scotia’s freshwater ecosystems.
Researcher works on two monitors looking at maps and data.
Predicting future coastal flooding events in Atlantic Canada Helping coastal communities better prepare for the impacts of rising sea levels and severe storms with detailed flood prediction maps.
Two men standing on the coast looking at a piece of technology with ice in the background.
Studying sea ice on the Northumberland Strait Applied Energy Research is working with Atlantic Energy Storage to repurpose electric vehicle batteries into battery storage systems.
A man and woman sit in arm chairs in a college lobby engaged in conversation.
Experiencing history in first-person through augmented reality Information Technology Applied Research is working with PiRat Ghost History Hunt to develop and improve an augmented reality app.
Aerial map of an urban area.
Greenery cover in NS for climate resilience AGRG's geomatics researchers are using their mapping expertise to help Nova Scotia combat urban heating with greenery planning.
Male researcher kneeling in front of an EV battery system adjusting a collection of red and blue wires.
Greener grids through repurposed electric vehicle batteries Applied Energy Research is working with Atlantic Energy Storage to repurpose electric vehicle batteries into battery storage systems.
Five people travelling in a Zodiac boat on the ocean with wind blowing in their hair and blue cloudy skies in the background.
Mapping and assessing kelp in Atlantic Canada As part of a tri-college partnership, the Applied Geomatics Research Group is exploring the potential of kelp environments in Atlantic Canada.
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