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, June 20, 2008
Why aren't some parents putting their children in booster seats? Dalhousie's Beth Bruce is investigating.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Aliant and the Oceanography Department at Dalhousie collaborate on an innovative research initiative to protect right whales.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
In recent decades, questions about who "owns" or has the right to benefit from the past have emerged as highly contentious issues in archaeology and related disciplines. “We have to work harder at engaging communities in a way that is not about dominating, but rather respects their rights and practices," says Prof. Brian Noble. "This means getting beyond the presumption that heritage is merely there for the taking.”
Friday, May 16, 2008
With $2-million in funding from Lockheed Martin, Dalhousie will carry out basic scientific research in the area of quantum computing, physics and material sciences.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Dalhousie professor Dr. David Hoskin is named to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation — Atlantic Region Endowed Chair in Breast Cancer Research