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Researchers map how Arctic groundwater will respond to thawing permafrost
New ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv.
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, March 8, 2024
International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievement of women, but also an opportunity for organizations to look at how they support and elevate the careers of women. Three members of ±«Óãtv's Women in Research Caucus share their experiences.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Dal’s OpenThink initiative officially returns for its fifth year with 16 ambitious PhD students from across the university ready to share their leading-edge ideas and research with the community.
Friday, March 1, 2024
A new position created by Dal's Faculty of Computer Science aims to build on the shared ambitions of Nova Scotia's ocean-tech players.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
A new lab established at ±«Óãtv this week has partnered with a local energy provider to explore applications of green hydrogen that could assist Nova Scotia in its efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Friday, February 16, 2024
±«Óãtv's Dr. Jon Bailey and his team of researchers navigate the world of anesthesia in microgravity, setting out to make surgery and pain management a reality in the cosmic operating room.