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Researchers map how Arctic groundwater will respond to thawing permafrost

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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Alison Auld
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.
Alison Auld
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.
Dawn Morrison
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

Allison Gerrard
Monday, August 29, 2011
Dal Medical School researchers make breakthrough in understanding how the retina detects motion.
Katie McDonald
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Dalhousie researchers estimate that there are 8.7 million species on Earth.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, July 28, 2011
New research shows that cod populations may be regaining strength
Katie McDonald
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Gail Tomblin Murphy asks tough questions in her research into Health human resources (HHR)
Marilyn Smulders
Friday, July 15, 2011
Navigating the uncharted political and legal waters of a more accessible Arctic