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, February 4, 2026
Sciographies returns next week with a brand-new season of stories that spotlight the people and discoveries shaping science at Dalhousie.
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, January 30, 2009
With the right interventions, Dal student Erica Corbett says the transmission of the HIV virus from mother to child is preventable.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Dalhousie researcher Jeremy Brown is developing a tiny ultrasound device to investigate inside the ear. In a collaboration dubbed "benchtop to bedside," he's working with ear surgeon Manohar Bance to make it work.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
“Dolphins are an umbrella species,” explains Catalina Gomez-Salazar, a PhD student in Biology. “We think you can monitor the health of the ecosystem by monitoring the dolphins.”
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Master's student Stephanie Wood is researching the leisure experiences of women who provide care to someone harmfully involved in gambling, alcohol and/or drugs.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Researchers determine the spittlebug uses a catapult-like mechanism, much like a Mongol warrior's compound bow, to achieve its jumping prowess.