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Researchers map how Arctic groundwater will respond to thawing permafrost
New Dalhousie research reveals how Arctic permafrost aquifers that store and move groundwater are expected to shift as temperatures and sea levels rise. Read more.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A sweeping 50‑year analysis by Dal researchers tracing half a century of mining assessments uncovered inconsistencies and missing information, findings published in FACETS that could shape Canada’s approach to future resource development.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Rates of chronic prescription sedative use among older adults are roughly two to three times the Canadian average in parts of Atlantic Canada. In this Q&A, Dr. David Gardner discusses the phenomenon and outlines findings of a recent clinical trial on strategies to help address it.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Dr. OmiSoore Dryden brings visionary leadership to the School of Nursing and the Faculty of Health as Canada Research Chair in Black Health Studies: Antiracism in Health Education and Practice.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
McCain Foods and Potatoes New Brunswick renew Dalhousie’s prestigious McCain Research Chair, extending their commitment to food security.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
In her public lecture this week, Dr. Eva Mroczek, the Simon and Riva Spatz Chair in Jewish Studies at Dalhousie, traced the winding history of authenticity and forgery in how we discover, study, and talk about biblical texts.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Justine Ammendolia, Olivia Andres and Victoria Crozier share their experience following two field seasons on Nova Scotia's remote Sable Island, completing surveys and lab work on the island’s feral horses.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A team of 18 nutrition and food policy experts from across Canada, including Dal's Dr. Sara Kirk, looked at research from the past five years to expose the environmental factors that influence what people in Canada buy and eat.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Trump's tariff measures are expected to create economic uncertainty and could be devastating on both sides of the border. Two Dal experts offer their insights into what could be a painful period ahead.