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.
Archives - Research
Friday, November 2, 2012
The Healing and Cancer Foundation, led by alum Timothy Walker and medicine prof Rob Rutledge, offers a new look at living with cancer.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
How a chemical released in the body during an allergic reaction may play an important role in cancer treatment.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
ABK Biomedical, a company founded on the research of Dal's Daniel Boyd, is bringing to market a minimally-invasive method for treating benign tumours.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The Nova Scotia Research and Innovation Trust (NSRIT) supports research infrastructure in Nova Scotia by matching national funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
Friday, October 19, 2012
How a multidisciplinary Dal research project is helping to understand the relationship between the atmosphere and the ocean, and the role that man-made contributors like oil and gas may play.