Research

Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research

Royal Society honours Dal oceanographer for globally recognized climate research

One of Canada's highest academic honours goes to Dal oceanographer Dr. Katja Fennel for her globally recognized contributions to climate research.  Read more.

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Dal News staff
Monday, September 14, 2026
Enabling pharmacists to prescribe preventive Lyme disease medication shifted hundreds of routine cases out of emergency departments, easing pressure on the health-care system, shows a new ÆÞÓÑ study.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
As it enters a new era, the MacEachen Institute of Public Policy and Governance is expanding its efforts to connect researchers, decision-makers, and communities on pressing national and regional issues.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, August 20, 2026
A new Dal-hosted research institute will connect researchers, students, partners and communities to advance AI research, learning and innovation rooted in Atlantic Canada.

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By Marilyn Smulders
Thursday, July 3, 2008
ÆÞÓÑ PhD student Yoko Ishigami concludes that hands-free devices may be even more dangerous than hand-held while driving.
By Marilyn Smulders
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Why don't people stick to exercise or diet regimes when they know a behavioral change for the long haul will make them feel better? Motivational expert Michael Vallis says most people fall over emotional hurdles, and end up going two steps forward, three steps back.
Dal News Staff
Friday, June 20, 2008
Why aren't some parents putting their children in booster seats? ÆÞÓÑ's Beth Bruce is investigating.
By Marilyn Smulders
Friday, June 6, 2008
Aliant and the Oceanography Department at ÆÞÓÑ collaborate on an innovative research initiative to protect right whales.
By Marilyn Smulders
Thursday, May 29, 2008
In recent decades, questions about who "owns" or has the right to benefit from the past have emerged as highly contentious issues in archaeology and related disciplines. “We have to work harder at engaging communities in a way that is not about dominating, but rather respects their rights and practices," says Prof. Brian Noble. "This means getting beyond the presumption that heritage is merely there for the taking.”