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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Friday, December 13, 2013
Last weekend, Dal faculty took part in a one-day symposium called "Hype in Science," which explored how scientific discoveries get misrepresented and what researchers and academic journals alike can do about it.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
PhD student Laura Albrecht is being honoured with a prestigious award from the American Chemical Society for her research into the properties of water.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
How Dalhousie prof Peter Duinker is helping Halifax improve its urban forest and ensure a sustainable future for the city's biodiversity.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
From Dalhousie magazine: For older adults and their middle-aged children, conversations about health care, housing, finances and other issues related to aging can be tough to have. Even tougher: not having those conversations early enough.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
An op-ed by Martha Crago, Dal's vice-president research and founder and chairperson of the Canadian Consortium of Ocean Research Universities, on Canada's ocean future.