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Foraging frenemies: Researchers find evidence of killer whales and dolphins working together to find food

Foraging frenemies: Researchers find evidence of killer whales and dolphins working together to find food

New research suggests the two top predators have forged a co-operative rather than competitive relationship to find and feast on salmon off B.C. coast.  Read more.

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Mia Samardzic
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Dalhousie’s Killam Celebration shone a light on groundbreaking research and honoured those scholars shaping global innovation, while unveiling a bold new vision for the prestigious Killam Doctoral Scholarship launching next year.
Andrew Riley
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Dalhousie researchers partner with Nova Scotia’s wild blueberry farmers to develop climate-smart innovations. Through the new Atlantic Institute for Digital Agriculture, they’ll deliver precision technologies to sustain the province’s top agricultural export.
Kim Humes
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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Alison Auld
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Low pay, long hours, and overcrowded housing are just a few of the conditions migrant workers have experienced in New Brunswick's seafood industry, according to new research out of Dalhousie.
Stephanie Brown
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Government of Canada announced nearly $5 million in new funding for 25 research projects across the country this week to develop mental health and substance abuse care standards for children, youth and young adults.
Kenneth Conrad
Friday, February 24, 2023
Chemistry researcher Dr. Mita Dasog has received a funding award in support of a collaborative project that could revolutionize the technology used to extract carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 16, 2023
This month, we launch a new series on Dal News exploring the university's strategic plan and the people bringing it to life.
Jodi Reid
Monday, February 13, 2023
Four postdoctoral research fellows joined the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture this year to tackle diverse topics in sustainable agriculture thanks to a gift from the McCain Foundation.