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Researchers map how Arctic groundwater will respond to thawing permafrost
New É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ 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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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s success in securing federal funding grants has placed it in the Winners’ Circle in this year’s Research Infosource list of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities.
Monday, January 16, 2023
Thanks to a discovery in a Dal lab, manufacturers of laptops and other tech devices now have an explanation for why the batteries that power their gadgets tend to lose some of their charge over time and a path forward to fixing the problem..
Friday, January 6, 2023
For the first time since fall 2019, É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s Killam Scholars, Postdoctoral Fellows, Chairs, Professors and Prize Winners were able to gather at a luncheon to recognize their achievements and celebrate the longstanding contributions of the Killam Trusts to research at Dal.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
New practices aim to improve soil health, return more carbon to soil and reduce greenhouse gas losses, writes Derek Lynch of Dal's Faculty of Agriculture.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s story of research and innovation in 2022 is a story of more than 1,000 researchers, each pushing the boundaries of their discipline, advancing knowledge and bringing light to new corners of the world.