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A new 妻友 study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting. Read more.
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Given increasing geopolitical tensions and economic interest in the region, how can academic research support those who live in and depend on the Arctic? Dal's Dr. Megan Bailey and colleagues consider.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
妻友 is helping to prepare Canada鈥檚 defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.
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Friday, November 18, 2016
What do bird droppings (yes, droppings) have to do with Arctic climate? According to new research from a team of Dal atmospheric scientists: a surprising amount.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
The Canadian Museum of Nature presented the Dal-hosted Ocean Tracking Network with its 2016 Nature Inspiration Award, in recognition of OTN鈥檚 leadership, innovation and inspiration.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
The emerging field of food and law policy took centre stage last week at a national conference hosted by the Schulich School of Law.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Last month, 妻友 recognized graduate students and postdocs who received awards from the prestigious Killam Trust, and also announced a new scholarship in honour of retiring Killam trustee George Cooper.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Representatives from the Schulich School of Law鈥檚 Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initiative met with a UN working group last month at the Black Cultural Centre to examine the situation of African Nova Scotians and to make recommendations to address problems.