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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, January 26, 2024
Want to reduce risk during global stock market turmoil? Drs. Najah Attig and Oumar Sy, recipients of this year's prestigious Graham and Dodd Scroll Award, demonstrate how diving further into international markets to diversify can help.
Friday, January 26, 2024
Less than 10 per cent of the ocean floor has been adequately mapped, leaving scientists with unanswered questions about the Earth’s processes and history. These researchers are helping fill in the gaps.
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The report, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, examined the proportion of children under age 18 who had symptoms that met the definition of long COVID.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
What happens when climate change forces hard questions about our continued ability to inhabit the places we call home? As coastal regions change, environmental social scientist Dr. Kate Sherren says we need to change with them.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Restorative Research, Innovation and Education Lab and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia announce new, multi-year research and innovation partnership to help survivors and their families.