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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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Thursday, December 5, 2024
The 2025 report forecasts overall food prices will increase by 3% to 5% at a time when 8.7 million Canadians are living in food-insecure households.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Dal faculty Drs. Noni MacDonald, Eric Oliver, and Tony Walker are named in data analytics company Clarivate’s annual list of Highly Cited Researchers for 2024.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Dal scientists got up close and personal with polar bears to see how shrinking sea ice and global warming are altering the northern species' eating habits and health.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposals for massive tariffs on Canadian goods has spooked many. Dr. Brian Bow explains what it could mean for Canada.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A look at some of the latest publications and creative work emerging out of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, from books about the daughters of immigrants and Canadian exceptionalism to a philosophy professor's foray into stand-up comedy.