Research
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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Monday, February 3, 2014
NSERC recognizes Dal's Ford Doolittle with its top award, celebrating a career that has challenged our understanding of the very building blocks of life.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Dal student's award-winning research allows scientists and researchers to image smaller objects, including tiny animals, using ultrasound technology.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Dalhousie's reach is increasingly global, both in terms of international collaborations and student population. Learn about some of the partnerships and exchanges that help make it all possible.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Dal researchers offer a new theory for how the Himalayan mountains formed and, through their exploration of a previously undiscovered fault line, may help understand earthquake risks in the region.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Strange but true: the Atlantic Partnership for Tomorrow's Health (PATH), part of the largest cancer study ever undertaken in Canada, now owns the world's largest collection of toenail clippings.