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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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Friday, March 8, 2013
In a new study, Dal researchers uncover how a boom in shark fishing is robbing the ocean of sharks at a rate of 100 million each year -- a rate greater than that of new sharks being born.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
How Earth Sciences' John Gosse used cosmic ray technology to confirm the existence of camels in the Arctic some 3.5 million years ago.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
New research by Dal PhD student bridges a gap in our knowledge of binge eating by focusing on interpersonal relationships -- specifically, mothers and daughters.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Dalhousie site of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) opens its doors as part of one of the largest, most comprehensive studies of its kind in the world.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Researchers at the Faculty of Agriculture, along with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, are learning more about how Nova Scotia's climate affects the fertility of the province's soils.